Description
A delicious twist on classic banana bread, packed with protein and perfect for breakfast or snacks.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 ripe bananas
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1 cup protein powder (whey or plant-based)
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Optional add-ins: chocolate chips or nuts
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Mash the ripe bananas in a mixing bowl until smooth.
- Add the eggs, honey (or maple syrup), and vanilla extract to the mashed bananas and mix until well combined.
- In another bowl, combine the rolled oats, protein powder, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Stir until there are no lumps.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet banana mixture and fold gently until just combined.
- If desired, fold in chocolate chips or nuts.
- Pour the batter into a greased loaf pan and bake for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Notes
Slice and serve warm with nut butter or Greek yogurt for added protein.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: banana bread, high protein, healthy snack, breakfast, chocolate
