Protein Banana Bread Recipe
This Tasty Protein Banana Bread recipe offers a nutritious twist on classic banana bread by incorporating protein powder for an added boost. Moist and flavorful, it uses mashed overripe bananas, yogurt, and natural sweeteners like maple syrup, making it an excellent option for a wholesome snack or breakfast.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 10 servings
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups white flour
- 1/2 cup protein powder (60g)
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 3/4 tsp baking powder
- 3/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
Wet Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups mashed overripe banana
- 1/2 cup yogurt (or additional mashed banana)
- 1/2 cup pure maple syrup (or honey, or agave)
- 1/3 cup oil or water
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
Optional Add-ins
- Chocolate chips
- Walnuts
- Coconut flakes
Instructions
- Prepare Pan and Oven: Grease a 9×5 inch loaf pan and line the bottom with parchment paper to prevent sticking. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) for baking.
- Mix Ingredients: In a large bowl, stir together all the dry and wet ingredients until well combined, ensuring a smooth batter. If using optional add-ins like chocolate chips or nuts, fold them in gently.
- Bake the Bread: Pour the batter evenly into the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the top with a spatula. Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 40 minutes.
- Finish Baking Gently: After 40 minutes, turn the oven off but do not open the door. Leave the banana bread inside the closed oven for an additional 5 minutes to complete baking gently and prevent cracking.
- Check Doneness: If the center is still soft, cover the top loosely with tin foil and continue baking until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out mostly clean.
- Cool and Remove: Let the banana bread cool in the pan initially. Then, run a knife around the edges to loosen it and invert the loaf onto a plate.
- Serve: For the best flavor and texture, allow the bread to rest overnight before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Using overripe bananas ensures maximum sweetness and moisture.
- If you don’t have yogurt, substitute with additional mashed bananas for moisture.
- You can customize the bread with optional add-ins like chocolate chips or nuts for texture and flavor variations.
- Letting the bread rest overnight improves the texture and intensifies the flavors.
- Be cautious not to open the oven door during the resting period to allow even finishing baking.
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