Super Moist Protein Banana Bread 🍌
This Super Moist Protein Banana Bread is a wholesome and delicious treat, perfect for a healthy breakfast or snack. Packed with protein and gluten-free, it's a delightful way to enjoy your favorite comfort food.
Equipment
- Loaf Pan
- Blender
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups Wholesome Yum Blanched Almond Flour
- 2/3 cup Whey protein powder
- 1 tablespoon Baking powder
- 4 teaspoons Cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon Sea salt
Wet Ingredients
- 3 medium very ripe Bananas (about 1.5 cups mashed)
- 3 large Eggs
- 1/3 cup Wholesome Yum Zero Sugar Maple Syrup
- 4 tablespoons Unsalted butter melted (or coconut oil)
- 1/2 cup Cottage cheese (or ricotta cheese for a slight sourdough hint)
- 1/2 tablespoon Vanilla extract
Optional
- 2/3 cup Sugar-free dark chocolate chips (optional, plus extra for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (176°C). Line a 1-pound loaf pan with parchment paper, making sure some paper hangs over two opposite sides for easy lifting later.
- In a spacious bowl, whisk together the almond flour, protein powder, cinnamon, baking powder, and sea salt until they're thoroughly combined. This creates your dry base.
- Grab your blender and add the mashed bananas, eggs, maple syrup, melted butter, cottage cheese, and vanilla extract. Blend these ingredients until you have a perfectly smooth and creamy mixture.
- Gently pour the blended wet ingredients into the bowl with your dry mixture. Stir everything together just until it's combined – avoid overmixing to keep the bread tender. If you're using chocolate chips, fold them in now.
- Transfer the batter into your prepared loaf pan. You can give it a gentle stir in the pan to ensure the chocolate chips are well distributed, then sprinkle a few more on top for a pretty finish.
- Place the loaf in the preheated oven. Bake for 30-35 minutes, until the top is lightly golden and has risen into a lovely dome shape. At this point, loosely cover the loaf with aluminum foil to prevent it from getting too dark, and continue baking for another 15-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- This is key for perfect slices! Let your high-protein banana bread cool completely in the pan before attempting to remove it and slice. This allows it to set properly and prevents crumbling. Enjoy your wholesome treat!
Notes
This is key for perfect slices! Let your high-protein banana bread cool completely in the pan before attempting to remove it and slice. This allows it to set properly and prevents crumbling. Enjoy your wholesome treat!
Nutrition Information (per serving):
Calories: 187
Total Carbs: 12g
Net Carbs: 8.3g
Fats: 13.3g
Protein: 9.3g
Calories: 187
Total Carbs: 12g
Net Carbs: 8.3g
Fats: 13.3g
Protein: 9.3g
