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Banana Bread (16g Protein Per Slice!) Recipe

us Banana Bread (16g Protein Per Slice!) Recipe

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Indulge in this high-protein, delicious banana bread that packs a whopping 16g of protein per slice! Moist, flavorful, and perfect for a nutritious treat.

Ingredients

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Main Banana Bread:

  • 1 cup gluten-free oat flour
  • 1 cup peanut butter, vanilla, or chocolate protein powder (Truvani used)
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 3 large overripe bananas
  • 1/3 cup thick dairy-free yogurt (coconut or almond-based)
  • 1/4 cup coconut oil or avocado oil
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup
  • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 3 large eggs

Optional Frosting:

    • 1/2 cup dairy-free cream cheese
    • 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
    • 1 tbsp maple syrup
    • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

Carrot Cake Version:

      • 1 cup gluten-free oat flour
      • 1 cup vanilla protein powder
      • 1/2 tsp baking soda
      • 1/2 tsp baking powder
      • 1/4 tsp salt
      • 1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
      • 1/2 tsp ground ginger
      • 1/4 tsp nutmeg
      • 3 large overripe bananas, mashed
      • 1/2 cup finely shredded carrots (lightly packed)
      • 1/4 cup thick dairy-free yogurt (coconut or almond-based)
      • 1/4 cup coconut oil or avocado oil
      • 1/4 cup maple syrup
      • 1/2 tbsp Nielsen-Massey vanilla paste
      • 3 large eggs
      • 1/3 cup toasted pecans, chopped

Frosting:

    • 4 oz dairy-free cream cheese (e.g., Kite Hill or Violife)
    • 1 tbsp maple syrup
    • 1/2 tbsp Nielsen-Massey vanilla bean paste
    • Pinch of sea salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together oat flour, protein powder, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
  3. Prepare Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, mash bananas and mix in dairy-free yogurt, melted oil, maple syrup, vanilla, and eggs until smooth.
  4. Combine Wet and Dry: Gradually add wet mix to dry mix, stirring until just combined. Fold in carrots and pecans for the carrot cake version.
  5. Bake: Pour batter into the pan and bake for about 48 minutes for banana bread or 50 minutes for carrot cake version, until a toothpick comes out clean.
  6. Cool and Frost: Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing and adding frosting.

Notes

  • You can customize this recipe by adding nuts, seeds, or dried fruits to the batter.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

Nutrition

Keywords: Banana Bread, High Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Vegetarian, Carrot Cake, Protein Powder, Healthy