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Single slice of protein banana bread topped with almond butter on white plate

Protein Banana Bread

High protein banana bread with 10 grams of protein per slice that tastes exactly like regular banana bread
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Bread, Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 185
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 cups white flour or spelt or oat flour
  • 0.5 cup protein powder 60g, use a flavor you like
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 0.75 teaspoon baking powder
  • 0.75 teaspoon salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1.5 cups mashed overripe banana
  • 0.5 cup yogurt or additional banana
  • 0.5 cup pure maple syrup honey, or agave
  • 0.33 cup oil or water
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract

Equipment

  • 9x5 inch loaf pan
  • Large mixing bowl
  • Parchment paper

Method
 

  1. Grease a 9×5 loaf pan and line the bottom with parchment paper. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  2. Stir all ingredients together in a large mixing bowl. Do not overmix.
  3. Smooth the batter into the prepared pan.
  4. Bake for 40 minutes.
  5. Turn the oven off but do not open the door. Leave the bread in the closed oven for an additional 5 minutes.
  6. If still soft in center, cover with foil and continue baking until toothpick comes out mostly clean.
  7. Let cool completely, then go around sides with knife and invert onto plate.

Notes

Use a protein powder brand and flavor you already like. Recipe works with white all-purpose, whole grain spelt, oat flour, or some gluten-free mixes. For vegan version: use dairy-free yogurt and plant-based protein powder. Taste and texture are better the next day.