Protein Banana Bread Loaf (Printable Version)
Moist, high-protein banana loaf with a tender crumb. Ideal for a nutritious snack or energizing breakfast.
# The Ingredients You'll Need:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 - 1 1/2 cups white, spelt, or oat flour
02 - 1/2 cup protein powder (60g)
03 - 1 tsp baking soda
04 - 3/4 tsp baking powder
05 - 3/4 tsp salt
06 - 1/2 tsp cinnamon
→ Wet Ingredients
07 - 1 1/2 cups mashed overripe banana
08 - 1/2 cup yogurt or additional banana
09 - 1/2 cup pure maple syrup, honey, or agave
10 - 1/3 cup oil or water
11 - 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
→ Optional
12 - Chocolate chips
13 - Walnuts
14 - Coconut
# Step-by-Step Instructions:
01 - Grease a 9x5 loaf pan and line the bottom with parchment paper. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
02 - Stir all ingredients together until well combined. Smooth the batter into the prepared pan.
03 - Bake for 40 minutes. Turn off the oven but do not open the door. Leave the banana bread in the closed oven for an additional 5 minutes.
04 - If the bread is still soft in the center, cover the top with aluminum foil and continue baking until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out mostly clean.
05 - Allow to cool, then run a knife around the edges and invert onto a plate. For best flavor and texture, let it sit overnight before slicing.
# Additional Tips::
01 -
- Rich in protein for sustained energy
- Sweetened naturally with ripe bananas and maple syrup
- Comes together in under one hour
- Great way to use up extra bananas
- Flexible to suit many diets and ingredient swaps
02 -
- High in protein ideal for breakfast or post workout
- Freezes and thaws beautifully
- Can be made dairy free with simple swaps
03 -
- Always use overripe bananas with plenty of brown spots for natural sweetness
- Allow the bread to cool entirely and rest overnight for the best crumb and slicing
- Do not overmix the batter to keep the loaf tender and airy