Description
Indulge in a slice of this Protein Banana Bread, a delectable and health-conscious option for those seeking a protein boost. Made with simple and nutritious ingredients like Greek yogurt, eggs, and protein powder, this gluten-free banana bread is perfect for breakfast, snacks, or meal prep. Its moist texture and natural sweetness make it a delightful treat that your whole family will enjoy. Whether you savor it plain or jazz it up with chocolate chips or nuts, this banana bread will quickly become your go-to recipe.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups banana puree (about 3 large ripe bananas)
- 1/3 cup melted butter or coconut oil
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (light brown, coconut, or white)
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup gluten-free all-purpose baking flour
- 1 cup blanched almond flour
- 1/2 cup vanilla protein powder
- 3 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Optional: 3/4 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Prepare a 9×5 loaf pan by spraying and lining it with parchment paper.
- Puree bananas until smooth; add to a mixing bowl.
- Whisk in melted butter, sugar, eggs, Greek yogurt, and vanilla until combined.
- Gradually mix in gluten-free flour, almond flour, protein powder, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt until smooth.
- Fold in chocolate chips if using.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 55–65 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow to cool for at least an hour before slicing.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (70g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 70mg