Description
Indulge in this moist and flavorful High Protein Chocolate Banana Bread that’s perfect for a guilt-free snack or breakfast option. Packed with protein and rich chocolatey goodness, this recipe will satisfy your cravings without the excess guilt.
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients:
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup chocolate protein powder
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup oat flour or whole wheat flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup mini dark chocolate chips (plus extra for topping if desired)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9×5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper or greasing.
- Mix wet ingredients: In a large bowl, mash bananas, then add eggs, Greek yogurt, honey, and vanilla. Whisk until smooth.
- Add dry ingredients: Stir in protein powder, cocoa powder, oat flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Mix until combined.
- Finish the batter: Fold in mini chocolate chips. Pour batter into the pan, top with extra chips, and bake for 45–55 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 use whey or plant-based protein powder, but avoid blends with added thickeners.
- For added texture, stir in chopped nuts or seeds.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
