Description
This Protein Banana Bread is soft, satisfying, and naturally sweet, made with ripe bananas, Greek yogurt, and a scoop of your favorite protein powder. Perfect for a protein-packed breakfast, post-workout snack, or healthy treat, it’s a cozy bake that’s both nourishing and flavorful.
Ingredients
3 overripe bananas, mashed
2 large eggs
1/2 cup Greek yogurt
1/4 cup maple syrup or honey
1/2 cup vanilla protein powder
1 cup oat flour or whole wheat flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1/3 cup chopped nuts or chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line a loaf pan with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, mash the bananas until smooth. Add eggs, Greek yogurt, and maple syrup (or honey) and whisk until fully combined.
3. Stir in the protein powder until well incorporated.
4. Add the flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Gently fold until no dry streaks remain.
5. Fold in optional add-ins like chopped nuts or chocolate chips.
6. Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
7. Bake for 40–50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
8. Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
9. Slice and serve warm or at room temperature. Enjoy with nut butter or a drizzle of maple syrup.
Notes
Use the ripest bananas possible for natural sweetness and better flavor.
Let the loaf cool completely before slicing for cleaner cuts and better texture.
You can make this gluten-free by using certified gluten-free oat flour.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Breads & Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 165
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: banana bread, protein, healthy snack, post-workout