Ultimate Moist High Protein Banana Bread
You need to try this incredibly moist banana bread that packs a serious protein punch using Greek yogurt and protein powder. It is a guilt-free treat perfect for breakfast or a post-workout snack.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 50 min
- Total Time: 65 min
- Yield: 1 loaf (about 10 servings) 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 very ripe large bananas, mashed
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt (2% or full fat for best moisture)
- 1/4 cup melted coconut oil or unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup maple syrup or honey
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup oat flour
- 1/2 cup vanilla or unflavored protein powder (whey or plant-based)
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a standard 9×5 inch loaf pan, or line it with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas until mostly smooth.
- Add the Greek yogurt, melted coconut oil, maple syrup, eggs, and vanilla extract to the mashed bananas. Whisk these wet ingredients together until they are well combined.
- In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the oat flour, protein powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
- Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients. Mix gently with a spatula until just combined. Do not overmix; a few streaks of flour are fine.
- If using, fold in the chocolate chips.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread it evenly.
- Bake for 45 to 55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with moist crumbs attached.
- Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before carefully removing it to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Notes
- Using very ripe, spotty bananas gives you the best natural sweetness and moisture.
- For a lower sugar option, reduce the maple syrup to 1/3 cup and add 1/4 cup of unsweetened applesauce.
- This bread is great for meal prep; store slices individually wrapped at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 15
- Sodium: 180
- Fat: 8
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Unsaturated Fat: 3
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 28
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 14
- Cholesterol: 45