5 from 12 votes
High-Protein Banana Bread Recipe
This High-Protein Banana Bread recipe uses almond flour and vanilla whey protein powder to create a moist, dense loaf with a subtle sweetness. Mashed banana adds natural sweetness and moisture, while cinnamon and coconut sugar provide warmth and texture. The loaf is rich yet balanced, ideal for those seeking a protein-enriched banana bread for breakfast or snacks.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 10 mins
Servings:
10
Slices
Calories:
218 kcal
Course:
Breakfast
Cuisine:
American
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.
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Nutrition Information
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 10 Slices
Amount Per Serving
Calories 218
% 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.