High Protein Banana Bread
A soft whole wheat banana loaf boosted with Greek yogurt and vanilla protein powder.
Equipment
- 9 by 5 loaf pan
- Parchment paper
- Large mixing bowl
- Whisk
- Wire rack
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 3 ripe bananas mashed until smooth
- 2 large eggs
- ¼ cup plain Greek yogurt or blended cottage cheese
- ¼ cup honey or maple syrup
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup whole wheat flour spooned and leveled
- ½ cup vanilla protein powder whey or plant based
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt
Instructions
Cooking
- Prep. Heat the oven to 350 degrees F and line a loaf pan with parchment.
- Mix the batter. Mash the bananas, stir in the eggs, yogurt, honey, and vanilla, then add the whisked flour, protein powder, soda, and salt until just combined.
- Add extras. Fold in optional nuts or chips and pour the batter into the pan.
- Bake. Bake for 45 minutes, until a toothpick comes out mostly clean.
- Cool. Rest in the pan for 10 minutes, then cool on a rack before slicing.
Notes
Substitutions: Maple syrup can replace the honey, and blended cottage cheese can replace the yogurt.
Tips: Add a splash of milk if the batter looks dry and do not overmix.
Storage: Keep for 3 days at room temperature or freeze for 2 to 3 months. Nutrition does not include the optional nuts, chocolate chips, or chia seeds.