High-Protein Banana Bread Recipe
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High-Protein Banana Bread Recipe
Description
The High-Protein Banana Bread features almond flour combined with vanilla whey protein powder, giving the bread a dense texture while increasing its protein content. Coconut sugar adds a mild sweetness and depth, complemented by cinnamon’s warmth. Mashed bananas contribute moisture and natural sugars, which help keep the bread tender. Baking at 350 degrees Fahrenheit ensures a golden crust with a moist interior.
The ingredients come together smoothly with wet and dry components combined before baking in a parchment-lined loaf pan. The finished bread yields slices that hold well and offer a balance of sweetness and protein, making it suitable for a nutritious snack or breakfast option. Cooling fully before slicing preserves the texture.
Ingredients
- 2 1/4 cups almond flour (225 grams)
- 1/2 cup vanilla whey protein powder (43 grams)
- 1/4 cup coconut sugar
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3 tablespoons coconut oil melted
- 2 egg
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
- 1 cup banana 270 grams, or about 2 large bananas, mashed
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and line a 9-inch loaf pan with parchment paper, rubbing the sides with coconut oil.
- In a medium bowl, whisk the flour, protein powder, sugar, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt.
- In a separate large bowl, whisk the oil, eggs, and vanilla. Add in the mashed banana and whisk until combined.
- Add the dry ingredients to the wet and whisk until combined.
- Pour into the prepared pan and bake until dark-brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 55 minutes to 1 hour.
- Let cool in the pan completely before slicing and eating.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 10Slices
Amount Per Serving
Calories 218 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 218kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 16.8g | 6% |
| Protein | 7.9g | 16% |
| Fat | 15.1g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 4.7g | 24% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.6g | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 43mg | 14% |
| Sodium | 146mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 129mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 3.5g | 14% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 1.6IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 18.4mg | 20% |
| Calcium | 6.2mg | 1% |
| Iron | 5.5mg | 31% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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