High-Protein Banana Bread (Print)

Moist banana bread with Greek yogurt and protein-rich ingredients for a wholesome treat.

# Ingredients:

→ Wet Ingredients

01 - 3 medium ripe bananas, mashed
02 - 2 large eggs
03 - 1 cup plain Greek yogurt (2% or fat-free)
04 - 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
05 - 1/4 cup light olive oil or melted coconut oil
06 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Dry Ingredients

07 - 1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
08 - 1/2 cup vanilla or unflavored whey protein powder
09 - 1 teaspoon baking soda
10 - 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
11 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
12 - 1/4 teaspoon salt

→ Optional Add-ins

13 - 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
14 - 1/3 cup dark chocolate chips

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and line a 9x5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, whisk together mashed bananas, eggs, Greek yogurt, honey or maple syrup, oil, and vanilla extract until smooth and well combined.
03 - In a separate bowl, stir together whole wheat flour, protein powder, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
04 - Gradually fold dry ingredients into wet mixture, stirring until just combined. Do not overmix.
05 - Gently fold in chopped nuts or chocolate chips if desired.
06 - Transfer batter to prepared loaf pan and smooth the top surface evenly.
07 - Bake for 45 to 55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
08 - Allow bread to cool in pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It actually keeps you full because the protein and whole grains do their job instead of leaving you hungry thirty minutes later.
  • The texture is so tender that people honestly can't believe you didn't use a stick of butter.
  • It tastes like comfort but fits into the life you're actually living, not some fantasy version of yourself.
02 -
  • Overmixing the batter is the fastest way to end up with something dense and sad, so trust that a few dry streaks are actually fine.
  • Using truly ripe bananas with brown spots isn't being wasteful, it's the actual secret to both sweetness and moisture.
03 -
  • Don't substitute regular protein powder without testing first, vanilla usually works better than plain, but plant-based powders sometimes need an extra teaspoon of liquid.
  • A loaf that bakes in exactly 45 minutes versus one that takes 55 depends on your oven's honesty, so start checking early rather than guessing.
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