Description
A deliciously fluffy and moist banana bread that’s high in protein, making it perfect for breakfast or a post-workout snack.
Ingredients
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- 3 ripe bananas
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
- 1/2 cup protein powder (optional)
- 1/2 cup walnuts or chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, mash the bananas and mix in the Greek yogurt, eggs, honey (or maple syrup), and vanilla extract until well combined.
- In another bowl, mix the dry ingredients: whole wheat flour, protein powder (if using), baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and stir until just combined.
- Fold in walnuts or chocolate chips if desired.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 50 to 60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool for 10 minutes, then remove from pan and cool completely before slicing.
Notes
If you have extra banana bread, try making pudding with the leftovers! Perfect for versatile snacking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: banana bread, high protein, snack, healthy dessert, breakfast