This sort of protein banana bread recipe usually contains protein powder or high-protein ingredients along with or in place of some of the regular ingredients, which makes it a more balanced and satisfying snack or food substitute.
Protein banana bread is a version of conventional banana bread with additional protein. It’s relatively lower in sugar and carbs compared with the traditional banana bread. Very appropriate for a snack, breakfast, or even after a workout.
What Will You Love About This Recipe
You will love this Protein Banana Bread Recipe as it is easy to make, packed with protein, and dairy-free friendly. You can have it cool or warm a little in the microwave to enjoy the freshly baked feeling.
The bananas add moisture to the banana protein bread, with only a subtle sweetness to them, making it a little more palatable than shakes or bars as a source of protein.
How to make Protein Banana Bread Recipe
Making the protein banana bread is super easy. It’s highly customizable. You can add your favorite nuts, chocolate chips, and flavors.
The protein banana bread can stay fresh at room temperature for up to five days; it can be kept in a jar in the refrigerator.
To prepare this delightful bread, simply arrange the ingredients and start preparing it according to the detailed directions.
Ingredients
Wet
- Large Banana puree =1 ½ cups (ripe bananas)
- Melted butter or coconut oil = ⅓ cup
- Granulated sugar = ½ cup (light brown, coconut, or white all work)
- Large eggs = 3
- Greek yogurt = ½ cup
- Vanilla extract = 1 teaspoon
Dry
- Gluten-free all-purpose baking flour = 1 cup
- Blanched almond flour = 1 cup
- Vanilla protein powder = ½ cup
- Baking powder = 3 teaspoons
- Cinnamon = 1 teaspoon
- Salt = ¼ teaspoon
- Chocolate chips = ¾ cup (optional)
Step by step instructions to make Protein Banana Bread
Step 1
Adjust the oven’s temperature to 350 degrees F and preheat.
Step 2
Line and spray a 9 x 5 loaf pan, followed by setting it aside.
Step 3
Measure out and transfer 1 1/2 cups of the finely mashed bananas or the banana puree to a large bowl.
Step 4
Whisk in the remaining wet ingredients until they are smooth.
Step 5
Don’t put it directly from the bag; instead, level and spoon the flour as you whisk in the dry ingredients.
Step 6
Whisk to get a smooth texture.
Step 7
Finally, mix at this stage chopped walnuts or chocolate chips.
Step 8
Putting chocolate chips at the top of the batter gives your banana bread a richer look and taste since it’s now more chocolaty.
Step 9
Set the oven’s temperature to 350 degrees to bake the bread for approximately an hour.
Step 10
With the help of a toothpick, check whether the bread is baked or not.
Step 11
The top may begin to brown quickly rather than the center due to the nature of almond flour. The top can be wrapped with foil if you want.
Step 12
Carefully remove from the oven, letting it cool in the pan for 10 minutes, and then allow it to cool on a wire rack for at least 1 hour before slicing.
Step 13
Serve with melted butter or nut butter after slicing it.
Recipe Variations
Protein
You can use the protein of your choice, whether pea protein or whey protein.
Vanilla Flavour
Feel free to choose the flavor of your protein powder. I recommend using vanilla flavor, as it overall enhances the taste of bread.
Sugar
Depending on your diet preferences, you can opt to use any kind of sugar, from granulated white sugar to light or dark brown sugar.
All-purpose flour
You can even replace gluten-free flour or almond flour with all-purpose flour if you don’t need to be gluten-free.
Recipe Tips
Here are some tips for making perfect protein banana butter:
- Always use Greek yogurt or dairy-free yogurt instead of non-Greek yogurt, as it is very watery.
- Measure the flour properly to enjoy hassle-free banana bread.
- Don’t overbake the bread, as it will get dry after some time.
- You can replace the flour with protein powder in equal quantity, but keep in mind that protein butter absorbs more moisture.
- Don’t skip eggs, as they are necessary for maintaining the structure and shape of the cake.
- Use refined coconut oil in the recipe if you want a coconut-free flavor of your bread.
- Use fully ripened bananas in this recipe for a luscious, sweet experience.
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Protein Banana Bread Recipe
Ingredients
Wet
- 1 ½ cups Large Banana puree (ripe bananas)
- ⅓ cup Melted butter or coconut oil
- ½ cup Granulated sugar (light brown, coconut, or white all work)
- 3 Large eggs
- ½ cup Greek yogurt
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
Dry
- 1 cup Gluten-free all-purpose baking 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
- Adjust the oven's temperature to 350 degrees F and preheat.
- Line and spray a 9 x 5 loaf pan, followed by setting it aside.
- Measure out and transfer 1 1/2 cups of the finely mashed bananas or the banana puree to a large bowl.
- Whisk in the remaining wet ingredients until they are smooth.
- Don't put it directly from the bag; instead, level and spoon the flour as you whisk in the dry ingredients.
- Whisk to get a smooth texture.
- Finally, mix at this stage chopped walnuts or chocolate chips.
- Putting chocolate chips at the top of the batter gives your banana bread a richer look and taste since it's now more chocolaty.
- Set the oven’s temperature to 350 degrees to bake the bread for approximately an hour.
- With the help of a toothpick, check whether the bread is baked or not.
- The top may begin to brown quickly rather than the center due to the nature of almond flour. The top can be wrapped with foil if you want.
- Carefully remove from the oven, letting it cool in the pan for 10 minutes, and then allow it to cool on a wire rack for at least 1 hour before slicing.
- Serve with melted butter or nut butter after slicing it.
