Protein Banana Bread – Healthy Fitness Meals
I have all sorts of banana bread recipes on my site, which I make on rotation since I always have some ripe bananas, and I love to change things up for the kids. The added protein powder for this chocolate chip banana bread was more for me than the kids. I think you will love it too. Make it and don’t let those ripe bananas go to waste.
Try This Protein Banana Bread
If you are a fan of banana bread and want to add a touch of protein powder to it, then this recipe is for you. Whether you are looking to up your protein intake or just want a guilt-free treat, you will love this banana bread.
You may also like these protein chocolate chip cookies. Every time I shared them, they went viral on social media.
Ingredients needed
Below is a list of ingredients you will need to make it. Full measurements are listed further down below in the recipe card.
- Ripe bananas, or 1 1/4 cups mashed
- Egg: To replace the egg, you can use 1 tablespoon of ground flax seeds mixed with 3 tablespoons of water.
- Plain Greek Yogurt: Vanilla flavored works too
- Honey or maple syrup
- Coconut oil: or any other oil
- Vanilla extract
- All-purpose flour, or any other flour, like oat or wheat
- Vanilla whey protein powder: or plant-based protein
- Baking powder
- Baking soda
- Salt
- Cinnamon
- Dark chocolate chips, plus 2 tbsp to top
How to make protein banana bread
Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a 9×5 pan with parchment paper.
Steps 1 and 2: In a bowl, whisk together all the wet ingredients and set aside.
Step 3: To another medium bowl, add all the dry ingredients, except the chocolate chips. Mix to combine.
Step 4: Add the flour ingredients over the wet ingredients.
Step 5: Using a spatula, mix again to combine.
Steps 6 and 7: Fold in the chocolate chips (not the additional 2 tbsp) and mix again gently. Add the batter to the bread pan and top with the additional chocolate chips
Steps 7 and 8: Bake for 55-60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Allow it to cool for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool for another 10 minutes. Slice and enjoy.
Tips from my kitchen
- Swap the protein powder with quick oats or almond flour. You can also use plant-based protein powder. If you want to follow a recipe without the protein powder, then make this oatmeal chocolate chip banana bread.
- Allow the banana bread to cool before slicing.
- Swap the chocolate chips with pecans or walnuts.
Common Questions
Yes. You can skip the protein powder and keep the recipe the way it is, or swap it with equal amounts of quick oats or almond flour.
If you do not like chocolate chips, swap them with walnuts, pecans, or raisins.
You can leave them covered on your kitchen counter overnight, and then I suggest you place them in a container in the fridge for up to 7 days.
Yes. This banana bread can freeze for up to 3 months. Just tightly wrap it and place it in a freezer-safe container before freezing.
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