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Protein Banana Bread

This moist and protein-packed banana bread is a perfect healthy snack or breakfast option, combining the natural sweetness of ripe bananas with additional protein sources.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 210
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Wet Ingredients
  • 1.5 cups mashed ripe banana (3-5 bananas, depending on size) Use very ripe bananas for best flavor.
  • 1/3 cup coconut oil, lightly melted (or lightly melted butter)
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar Add more for sweeter bread if desired.
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
  • 1 cup gluten-free all-purpose flour Can substitute whole wheat flour.
  • 2/3 cup oat flour
  • 2/3 cup vanilla protein powder Experiment with different flavors.
  • 1 Tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
Optional Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup chocolate chips Optional for a sweeter flavor.
  • 1 cup chopped baking chocolate
  • 2 Tablespoons coconut oil or butter For the glaze.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Line a standard loaf pan with parchment paper and set aside.
  2. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  3. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the wet ingredients (mashed bananas, coconut oil, sugar, honey, eggs, Greek yogurt, and vanilla extract) until well combined.
  4. In another bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients (gluten-free flour, oat flour, protein powder, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt) until smooth.
  5. Combine the dry ingredients with the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. If using, fold in the chocolate chips.
  6. Transfer the batter to the lined loaf pan.
Baking
  1. Bake for 60 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean when inserted into the center.
  2. Let cool in the pan for about 15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to finish cooling.
Glazing
  1. For the glaze, combine the chocolate and coconut oil in a bowl. Microwave in 25-second intervals, mixing in between, until melted.
  2. Once the bread has cooled, pour the glaze over the top, slice, and enjoy!

Notes

Serve warm or at room temperature. This banana bread is perfect on its own or with nut butter, coffee, or tea. Store wrapped at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for 2-3 months. For variations, consider adding nuts or dried fruit.