Protein Banana Bread
If you’re looking for high-protein breakfast recipes for weight loss, look no further than this protein banana bread. It’s such a comforting, warm, and delicious breakfast that will also keep you full all morning long. Pair it with a hot cup of coffee in the morning, or even enjoy a slice mid-afternoon for a pick me up that will carry you through to dinner.
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Starting your day off with an easy macro friendly breakfast really sets you up for success. The difference between this protein banana bread and a more traditional recipe is that you get a more well balanced meal that will keep you fueled all day. Experts recommend you should get about 1 gram of protein per lb of body weight, so starting off with a protein packed breakfast is essential for hitting your goals.
Protein Banana Bread Recipe Tips:
+ If you like chocolate chips or nuts, feel free to toss a few in here. Dark chocolate chunks and walnuts are some of our personal favorites.
+ You can also make this a chocolate banana loaf by using chocolate protein powder instead. Yum!
+ The best way to always have overripe bananas on hand is to freeze some when they hit that perfectly “overripe” spot. Just make sure to peel the bananas before you freeze them.
Protein Banana Bread
Ingredients
- 4 overripe bananas, mashed
- 3/4 cup coconut sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup butter, melted and cooled
- 3/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 1/3 cup all purpose flour
- 2 scoops vanilla protein powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and grease a standard loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the mashed bananas, coconut sugar, eggs, vanilla, butter, and Greek yogurt until well combined.
- Fold in the flour, protein powder, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Be sure not to overmix.
- Spread mixture into the loaf pan and bake in the preheated oven for about 45-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Very moist and delicious. Â I added walnuts as they are very heart healthy and add a nice crunch.