Description
Looking for a healthy yet indulgent treat? This Protein Banana Bread is the answer! Bursting with flavor and filled with protein from Greek yogurt, eggs, and protein powder, this gluten-free banana bread is perfect for breakfast, snacks, or meal prep. Its moist texture and rich taste will leave you satisfied while fueling your day. Enjoy it fresh or toasted with a spread of nut butter for an extra boost. Simple to make and versatile enough to customize with your favorite mix-ins, this banana bread is a nutritious powerhouse that you’ll want to whip up again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups banana puree (about 3 large ripe bananas)
- 1/3 cup melted butter or coconut oil
- ½ cup granulated sugar (light brown, coconut, or white)
- 3 large eggs
- ½ cup Greek yogurt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup gluten-free all-purpose flour
- 1 cup blanched almond flour
- ½ cup vanilla protein powder
- 3 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a greased and lined 9×5 loaf pan.
- In a mixing bowl, puree bananas until smooth. Add melted butter, eggs, Greek yogurt, and vanilla; whisk until combined.
- In another bowl, combine gluten-free flour, almond flour, protein powder, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients; mix until just combined.
- Fold in optional chocolate chips gently.
- Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 55–65 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (75g)
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 40mg