Print
clock clock iconcutlery cutlery iconflag flag iconfolder folder iconinstagram instagram iconpinterest pinterest iconfacebook facebook iconprint print iconsquares squares iconheart heart iconheart solid heart solid icon

Protein Banana Bread with Chocolate Chips Recipe

5 Stars 4 Stars 3 Stars 2 Stars 1 Star 4.7 from 106 reviews
  • Author: Olivia
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 1 hour
  • Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
  • Yield: 1 loaf (approximately 10-12 slices) 1x
  • Category: Baking
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

This Protein Banana Bread is a nutritious and delicious twist on classic banana bread, incorporating oat and almond flours along with protein powder for an extra boost. Sweetened naturally with ripe bananas and maple syrup, and enriched with Greek yogurt, this loaf is moist, flavorful, and perfect for a healthy snack or breakfast option. Chocolate chips add a delightful touch of indulgence, making it a crowd-pleasing, high-protein treat.

Ingredients

Scale

Dry Ingredients

  • 1 cup oat flour
  • 1 cup almond flour
  • ½ cup protein powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt

Wet Ingredients

  • ½ cup full fat Greek yogurt
  • ½ cup maple syrup
  • 1 cup mashed ripe bananas (about 3 medium bananas)
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Add-ins

  • ⅔ cup chocolate chips plus more for topping

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Oven and Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the oat flour, almond flour, protein powder, baking soda, baking powder, and sea salt. Stir well to ensure even distribution of all dry components.
  3. Mix Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, maple syrup, mashed ripe bananas, eggs, and pure vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and uniform.
  4. Combine Wet and Dry: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredient bowl. Stir gently until just combined, being careful not to overmix to avoid a tough texture in the bread.
  5. Add Chocolate Chips: Fold in the chocolate chips evenly throughout the batter, distributing them carefully without overworking the mixture.
  6. Transfer Batter: Pour the batter into your prepared loaf pan, spreading it evenly. Sprinkle additional chocolate chips on top for extra chocolatey goodness if desired.
  7. Bake: Place the loaf pan in the preheated oven. Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, indicating that the bread is fully cooked.
  8. Cool: Remove the bread from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes to firm up slightly. Then transfer the bread to a wire rack to cool completely, which prevents drying out.
  9. Serve: Once fully cooled, slice the banana bread. Enjoy it as a wholesome breakfast, snack, or post-workout treat.

Notes

  • Recipe adapted from Eating Bird Food.
  • It’s important to remove the bread from the pan to finish cooling to prevent it from becoming dry.
  • Be careful not to overmix the batter, as that can make the bread tough and dense.
  • For the best flavor, use pure maple syrup instead of pancake syrup or other substitutes.

Find it online: https://oliviadinner.com/protein-banana-bread-with-chocolate-chips-recipe/