Banana Bread with Added Protein

PREP TIME:

10 minutes

PREP NOTES:

Cooking time:

30-40 minutes

YIELDS:

10 slices

INGREDIENTS:

• 2 1⁄2 large ripe bananas
• 2 eggs
• 1⁄2 cup (120 g) Greek yogurt, full fat
• 1⁄2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1⁄4 tsp salt
• 1 1⁄2 cup oat flour (or flour of your choice)
• 3⁄4 cup clean vanilla protein powder
• 4 to 5 tbsp maple syrup (if not using protein with sweetener)
• 2 tsp baking powder
• Coconut oil or butter to grease the pan
• 1⁄3 cup chocolate chips (optional)
• 1⁄4 cup walnuts or pecans, chopped (optional)

DIRECTIONS:

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease an 8-inch loaf pan.
2. In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth. Add the eggs, Greek yogurt, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt. Whisk until fully combined and smooth.
3. Add the oat flour, protein powder, and baking powder to the wet mixture. If using unsweetened protein powder or if you prefer a slightly sweeter loaf, add maple syrup. Stir gently until just combined, avoiding over-mixing.
4. Check the batter consistency. It should be thick but pourable. If the batter feels too dry, add a small amount of milk or milk alternative until smooth.
5. Fold in chocolate chips or chopped nuts if using. Adding nuts can help provide healthy fats that support more stable blood sugar.
6. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
7. Bake for 30–40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. If the top browns too quickly, loosely cover with foil.
8. Remove from the oven and cool for at least 15 minutes before slicing.

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