Whole Wheat Protein Banana Bread
This Protein Banana Bread is rich with texture and banana flavor. Perfect as a healthy dessert or post-workout snack, this easy recipe comes together quickly and will curb your sweet tooth throughout the week.
Servings: 10 slices
Calories: 158kcal
Ingredients
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1 cup plain non-fat Greek yogurt 224g
- 1/4 cup unsweetened apple sauce 67g
- 2 Tbsp. honey or sugar substitute
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract
- 1 cup whole wheat flour 120g
- 1 cup vanilla protein powder 60g
- 1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
- 1/2 tsp. baking soda
- 1/4 tsp. salt
- 1 tsp. ground cinnamon
Optional Add Ins
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
- dark chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and prepare a loaf pan with non-stick cooking spray or line it with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine the mashed bananas, Greek yogurt, applesauce, honey (or sugar substitute), eggs, and vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, combine the whole wheat flour, protein powder, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined. Be careful not to overmix as it can result in a dense bread.
- If using, fold in the chopped walnuts or dark chocolate chips.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.
- Bake for 50 minutes (more if needed), or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs. If the top is browning too quickly, you can cover the bread with a piece of aluminum foil.
- Allow the banana bread to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Nutrition facts do not include walnuts or chocolate chips.
- If your batter seems too thick from the protein powder you choose, if not using the one recommended, try adding a dash of milk to your desired consistency. Slice into 10 equal slices or approximately 75 grams per slice.
- Nutritional information is an estimate and will vary with substitutions.
Nutrition
Serving: 1slice | Calories: 158kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 45mg | Sodium: 191mg | Potassium: 244mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 10g
