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Protein Banana Bread with Chocolate Chips Recipe

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  • Author: Susan
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 1 hour
  • Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
  • Yield: 1 loaf (approximately 10-12 slices) 1x
  • Category: Baking
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

This Protein Banana Bread is a wholesome and nutrient-packed twist on the classic recipe, combining oat and almond flours with protein powder for a tasty, high-protein treat. Sweetened naturally with ripe bananas and pure maple syrup, it features the rich flavors of Greek yogurt and chocolate chips, making it the perfect snack or breakfast option for those looking to fuel their day deliciously and healthily.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 1 cup oat flour
  • 1 cup almond flour
  • ½ cup protein powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt

Wet Ingredients

  • ½ cup full fat Greek yogurt
  • ½ cup maple syrup
  • 1 cup mashed ripe bananas (3 medium bananas)
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Add-ins

  • ⅔ cup chocolate chips plus more for topping

Instructions

  1. Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the oat flour, almond flour, protein powder, baking soda, baking powder, and sea salt. Stir well to evenly distribute all the dry components.
  3. Mix Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, maple syrup, mashed bananas, eggs, and vanilla extract until you get a smooth, uniform mixture.
  4. Combine Wet and Dry: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients bowl and stir gently until just combined, taking care not to overmix, which can make the bread tough.
  5. Fold in Chocolate Chips: Gently fold the ⅔ cup of chocolate chips into the batter to evenly distribute them throughout the mixture.
  6. Fill Pan and Add Topping: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the top evenly. Sprinkle additional chocolate chips on top if desired for extra texture and flavor.
  7. Bake: Place the loaf pan in the preheated oven and bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, indicating the bread is fully cooked.
  8. Cool Bread: Remove the bread from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then transfer the loaf to a wire rack to cool completely to prevent sogginess.
  9. Serve: Once fully cooled, slice the banana bread and serve. Enjoy this nutritious and delicious protein-packed treat!

Notes

  • Recipe adapted from Eating Bird Food.
  • It’s important to take the bread out of the pan to finish cooling, so it doesn’t get dry.
  • Be careful not to overmix the batter, or it can make the bread tough.
  • For the best flavor, use pure maple syrup and not pancake syrup.

Find it online: https://www.recipeothy.com/protein-banana-bread-with-chocolate-chips-recipe/