Description
Indulge in the delightful taste of Protein Banana Bread, a scrumptious and nutritious option for breakfast or snack time. This easy-to-make recipe offers a perfect blend of natural sweetness and a boost of protein, with ten grams per slice. Ideal for health-conscious individuals or anyone looking to satisfy their cravings, this banana bread is versatile enough to customize with your favorite mix-ins like chocolate chips or nuts. Whether you’re enjoying it warm out of the oven or as part of a yogurt parfait, this protein-packed treat will quickly become a staple in your kitchen.
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 cups white flour
- 1/2 cup protein powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 3/4 tsp baking powder
- 3/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1 1/2 cups mashed overripe banana
- 1/2 cup yogurt (or extra banana)
- 1/2 cup pure maple syrup (or honey/agave)
- 1/3 cup oil (or water)
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F. Grease a 9×5 loaf pan and line the bottom with parchment paper.
- In one bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients (flour, protein powder, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon).
- In another bowl, mix the wet ingredients (mashed bananas, yogurt, maple syrup, oil, vanilla) until smooth.
- Combine wet and dry mixtures gently until just combined; avoid over-mixing.
- Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for about 40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out mostly clean.
- Allow cooling in the pan for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg