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The BEST Protein Banana Bread Recipe

This Protein Banana Bread recipe is gluten-free and has 10 grams of protein per serving! Each slice is light, perfectly moist, fluffy, and full of that banana bread goodness we all know and love. Add chocolate chips into the batter, top with a chocolate glaze, or just keep it simple. This healthy snack or breakfast treat is so good!
Course Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American
Diet Gluten Free, Vegetarian
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings 10 Slices
Calories 273kcal
Author Christine McMichael

Equipment

Ingredients

Banana Bread

  • 1 1/2 cups mashed ripe banana 3-5 bananas, depending on size
  • 1/3 cup coconut oil, lightly melted or lightly melted butter
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup gluten-free all-purpose flour
  • 2/3 cup oat flour
  • 2/3 cup vanilla protein powder
  • 1 Tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup chocolate chips optional

Chocolate Glaze (optional)

  • 1 cup chopped baking chocolate
  • 2 Tablespoons coconut oil or butter

Instructions

  • Line a standard loaf pan with parchment paper and set aside.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Add the wet ingredients to a mixing bowl and whisk together.
  • Whisk in the dry ingredients until smooth (except for the chocolate chips).
  • Fold in the chocolate chips (optional).
  • Transfer to a loaf pan.
  • Bake for 60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  • Let cool in the pan for about 15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to finish cooling.
  • Combine the chocolate and coconut oil in a bowl.
  • Microwave in 25 second intervals until melted, mixing between each.
  • Once the bread has cooled, pour the glaze over top, slice and enjoy!

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Notes

*nutrition does not include chocolate chips or chocolate glaze topping.
  • Easily make this protein banana bread dairy-free by using a plant-based Greek yogurt, vegan protein powder, and dairy-free chocolate chips!
  • This recipe could easily be turned into muffins! The bake time would be cut down to about 25-35 minutes (instead of 60 minutes). Start checking them at the 25 minute mark and make sure a toothpick comes out clean before removing them from the oven!

Nutrition

Serving: 1Slice | Calories: 273kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 71mg | Sodium: 290mg | Potassium: 207mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 109IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 145mg | Iron: 1mg