Protein-Packed Banana Bliss Bread Recipe
This protein-packed banana bread is a nutritious and delicious treat, perfect for breakfast or a snack. Each slice contains 16g of protein, making it a great choice for a healthy diet.
Ingredients
- 3 ripe bananas thoroughly mashed
- ½ cup plain unsweetened Greek yogurt
- ¼ cup almond butter
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup whole wheat flour
- ½ cup rolled oats
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup protein powder
- ¼ cup honey or maple syrup optional
- ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans optional
- ½ cup dark chocolate chips optional
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the mashed bananas, Greek yogurt, almond butter, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the whole wheat flour, rolled oats, baking soda, baking powder, ground cinnamon, salt, and protein powder.
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Fold in honey or maple syrup, nuts, and chocolate chips if desired.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Slice and enjoy your nutritious banana bread!
Notes
For added sweetness, consider using honey or maple syrup.