Description
Indulge in a guilt-free treat with this High Protein Chocolate Banana Bread recipe. Moist and flavorful, this bread is packed with protein and wholesome ingredients for a satisfying snack or breakfast.
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients:
- 3 ripe bananas (mashed)
- 2 large eggs
- 1/3 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients:
- 1 cup oat flour
- 1/2 cup chocolate protein powder
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips (plus more for topping, optional)
- nonstick spray or oil for greasing
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- Mix wet ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, mash the bananas until smooth. Add the eggs, Greek yogurt, maple syrup, and vanilla extract, and mix well.
- Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together oat flour, protein powder, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- Combine wet and dry: Gradually stir the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined. Fold in the chocolate chips.
- Bake: Pour the batter into the loaf pan, top with additional chocolate chips if desired, and bake for 40–45 minutes.
- Cool and serve: Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Notes
- You can substitute almond flour for oat flour, but texture may vary slightly.
- For a dairy-free option, use plant-based yogurt and protein powder.
- This bread can be sliced and frozen for easy meal prep.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 195
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
