Upgrade Your Banana Bread, Make it High-Protein!
Banana bread just got a major upgrade! This High-Protein Banana Bread is everything you love about the classic treat—moist, flavorful, and comforting—but with a serious nutritional boost. Packed with 13 grams of protein per slice, it’s the perfect snack to fuel your workout, keep you energized throughout the day, or satisfy your sweet tooth without the guilt. With ingredients like oat flour, almond flour, Greek yogurt, and plant-based protein powder, each bite is as nourishing as it is delicious.
Ingredients
- 1 cup oat flour
- 1 cup almond flour
- ½ cup vanilla protein powder (plant-based is great for texture)
- ½ cup full-fat Greek yogurt
- ½ cup maple syrup
- 1 cup mashed ripe bananas (about 3 medium bananas)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp sea salt
- Optional: ⅔ cup chocolate chips or chopped nuts for added flavor
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a loaf pan with parchment paper or non-stick spray.
- In a large bowl, combine oat flour, almond flour, protein powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, maple syrup, mashed bananas, eggs, and vanilla.
- Combine the wet and dry ingredients until just mixed; fold in chocolate chips or nuts if desired.
- Pour the batter into the pan and bake for 55–60 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Enjoy!
This High-Protein Banana Bread is the best of both worlds: indulgent enough to feel like a treat, but packed with nutrients to keep you feeling full and energized. Whether you’re having it for breakfast, a mid-afternoon snack, or post-workout fuel, it’s a satisfying, wholesome choice that tastes just as good as it is good for you.
Ready to bake? Grab those ripe bananas and get started. You won’t regret it! 🍌
