High protein banana bread
Yield: 10–12 slices
Prep time: 10 minutes
Bake time: 50–60 minutes
Approx. macros per slice (based on 12 slices, varies by brands/ingredients): ~12–15g protein, 25–30g carbs, 6–8g fat (higher protein if you use a dense whey or add nuts)
Ingredients
3 medium very ripe bananas (about 1–1¼ cups mashed – the spottier/blacker, the better for sweetness)
2 large eggs
½ cup plain Greek yogurt (non-fat or 2% for higher protein)
⅓ cup coconut sugar, maple syrup, or honey (or less if your protein powder is very sweet)
1 tsp vanilla extract
1½ cups oat flour (or whole wheat/all-purpose; use gluten-free oat flour if needed)
½ cup (about 50–60g) vanilla protein powder (whey, plant-based, or casein – avoid overly flavored ones that might clash)
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp ground cinnamon
¼ tsp salt
Optional add-ins: ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans, dark chocolate chips, or blueberries for texture and flavor
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
In a large bowl, mash the bananas until mostly smooth (a few small chunks are fine for texture).
Add the eggs, Greek yogurt, sweetener, and vanilla extract. Whisk everything together until well combined and creamy.
In the same bowl (one-bowl magic), add the oat flour, protein powder, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt. Stir gently until just combined – don't overmix, or it can get dense. If the batter looks too thick, add 1–2 tbsp milk (any kind) to loosen it up slightly.
Fold in any optional add-ins like nuts or chocolate chips.
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top. If you want extra crunch, sprinkle a few more nuts or chips on top.
Bake for 50–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs (not wet batter). If the top browns too quickly, tent it loosely with foil after 40 minutes.
Let it cool in the pan for 10–15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely (this helps it firm up and slice nicely).
Slice and enjoy! Great plain, toasted with a smear of peanut butter, or topped with Greek yogurt for even more protein.