Description
A delicious and healthy banana bread recipe enhanced with protein powder, perfect for a post-workout snack or a nutritious breakfast.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1/2 cup protein powder (whey or plant-based)
- 1/4 cup almond milk
- 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
- Optional: 1/4 cup chopped nuts or chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas.
- Add the protein powder, almond milk, applesauce, honey or maple syrup, and vanilla extract to the mashed bananas. Mix well.
- Stir in the baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
- If using, fold in the chopped nuts or chocolate chips.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
- Bake for 30-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the protein banana bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Ensure your bananas are very ripe for the best flavor and sweetness.
- Adjust the amount of sweetener to your preference.
- This protein banana bread is great for meal prep.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or refrigerate for longer.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
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