Description
This High Protein Delicious Banana Bread is the ultimate healthy snack, packing a serious protein punch without sacrificing an ounce of the moist, tender crumb and sweet banana goodness we all crave. Perfect for fitness enthusiasts, busy parents, or anyone looking for a more nourishing treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 large, very ripe bananas
- 2 large eggs
- 1/3 cup creamy almond butter
- 1/4 cup maple syrup or honey
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups oat flour
- 1/2 cup vanilla or unflavored protein powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup mix-ins (optional): dark chocolate chips or chopped walnuts
Instructions
- Prep and Preheat: Start by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×5 inch loaf pan with parchment paper or give it a light coating of oil.
- Mix the Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork until mostly smooth. Whisk in the eggs, almond butter, maple syrup, and vanilla extract until the mixture is well combined and creamy.
- Combine the Dry Ingredients: In a separate, medium-sized bowl, whisk together the oat flour, protein powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
- Bring It All Together: Pour the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients. Gently fold everything together with a spatula until just combined. Be careful not to overmix! If you’re using add-ins like chocolate chips, fold them in now.
- Bake to Perfection: Pour the batter into your prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with the spatula. Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
- Cool Completely: Let the bread cool in the pan for at least 15-20 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
This bread freezes beautifully! Wrap individual slices or the whole loaf tightly in plastic wrap and then in foil. Store in a freezer bag for up to 3 months. Thaw at room temperature or pop a frozen slice straight into the toaster.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 35mg