Protein Banana Bread
This Protein Banana Bread blends oat and almond flours with vanilla protein powder and ripe bananas for a moist, tender loaf enhanced by pockets of melted chocolate chips. The combination of Greek yogurt and maple syrup adds moisture and subtle natural sweetness, while the leavening agents ensure a light crumb. It's a wholesome choice when you want a filling snack or breakfast treat that incorporates extra protein into a traditional banana bread texture. Baking covered partway keeps the top from over-browning during the longer bake time.
Ingredients
- 1 cup oat flour
- 1 cup almond flour
- ½ cup protein powder I used Nuzest, vanilla
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt sea salt
- ½ cup Greek yogurt full fat
- ½ cup maple syrup
- 1 cup banana 3 medium bananas, mashed ripe
- 2 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract pure
- ⅔ cup chocolate chips plus more for topping
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and line a loaf pan with parchment or spray with cooking spray.
- In a large mixing bowl, mix together the dry ingredients: oat flour, almond flour, protein powder, baking soda, baking powder and sea salt.
- In a separate mixing bowl, whisk together the wet ingredients: Greek yogurt, maple syrup, bananas, eggs and vanilla extract.
- Pour the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients and stir until just combined.
- Fold in chocolate chips.
- Pour the batter into prepared loaf pan. Top with additional chocolate chips.
- Bake for 55-65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out mostly clean. It’s okay if it doesn’t come out fully clean as the bread will continue to bake in pan. Check at 30 minutes and cover with tin foil to help the top from browning too much, if needed.
Notes
- Store banana bread in an airtight container to keep it fresh for 2-3 days at room temperature or up to 1 week in the refrigerator.
- For longer storage, freeze the bread whole or in individual slices for up to 3 months.
- Thaw frozen banana bread in the fridge, at room temperature, or quickly in a microwave or toaster oven before serving.
Nutrition Information
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 10 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 294
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1slice | |
| Calories | 294kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 37g | 12% |
| Protein | 13g | 26% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 39mg | 13% |
| Sodium | 397mg | 17% |
| Potassium | 274mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 19g | 38% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.