Ok, ok I hope you are excited to try this one! It is, without a doubt, the best banana bread I’ve ever eaten and I can’t wait to share it with you. Enter your email & we’ll send it to your inbox. Plus, get great new recipes from us every week! By submitting this form, you consent to receive emails from Hurry the Food Up. For starters, it’s a great breakfast option. But you could honestly eat it any time – it’s a great post workout treat! Unlike traditional banana bread which has a lot of fat and refined sugar, I have crafted a healthier version that is not only delicious but is also going to help you hit those protein goals too. I’ve chosen as many natural ingredients as I could and then boosted it with protein powder to make protein-packed banana bread. Check it out!
Ingredients
Here are the fantastic ingredients that are included in this recipe. Protein Powder Vanilla or cinnamon protein powder is my choice here as it offers enough sweetness and its protein content is going to help to keep you feeling fuller for longer and satisfied through to lunch. Oats Oats and whole wheat flour are used in combination as they both have good levels of fiber which aids digestion. Sweet and salty A little sugar is added to give some added sweetness. But don’t worry I balanced out the sweetness with some salt (a key tip in baking!) Raising agent Next is the baking soda which helps the high protein banana bread to rise. If you don’t have soda you can use baking powder instead that’s fine. Spice We’re going to pop in some cinnamon. It’s my favorite spice for this dish and compliments the bananas so well! Nuts and seeds Lastly, are the pumpkin seeds and pecans which are going to add some great health benefits and crunch to the dish. Fruit Bananas are obviously a key ingredient for protein banana bread recipes. And you’ve got to make sure they’re nice and ripe. When a banana has black spots on, it’s even better! Dairy Butter and eggs are classic baking ingredients and they work well in this recipe, but you could also look at alternatives if you want to make a vegan banana bread batter instead. The final ingredient is Greek yogurt which is going to give us a really nice moist banana bread and a bit more protein power which is just what you want in this healthy breakfast!
How many calories are in protein banana bread?
There are a great number of calories for a breakfast in this recipe. It has 306 calories which means it’s a bit over what I would suggest you have as a dessert but for a meal, it’s a great option. It also has an awesome 15 grams of protein which is really going to help you hit your daily protein goals from the get-go! Here you can check out the rest of the overview of nutritional information:
Health benefits
My star ingredients in this recipe are Greek yogurt, protein powder, and eggs which are all going to give us a great amount of protein. Protein is a building block that has lots of great benefits to your health including supporting the growth of muscles, reducing cravings, and giving you a higher level of satiety (which could even aid weight loss). If you’re looking for more high-protein meal inspiration I think you’ll enjoy this collection of high-protein recipes or, why not download this Free 7-Day High-Protein Meal Plan. Bananas and pecans are great for heart health and lowering blood pressure due to the potassium inside. Oats are great for lowering cholesterol, and supporting your digestive system, and are naturally gluten-free. Finally, the pumpkin seeds and cinnamon are both high in antioxidants so this recipe is packed with goodness for the whole family!
How to make this healthy banana bread recipe
Quick note as pointed out by a friendly reader – I’ve found the perfect size loaf pan to be about 20 x 36 cm (8 x 14 inches). Here are the answers to your top questions about banana bread: Let’s take a look at the easy steps to make this recipe:
Recipe variations
Different add-ons: Throw in raisins, different nuts, cinnamon or add some delicious chocolate chips. There’s even a way to make homemade chocolate chips! Different protein powder: You could change the flavour of the protein powder. How about making a chocolate banana bread by using chocolate protein powder. Different sugar: If you can’t get hold of brown sugar you can always use white sugar, like castor. Different tray: If you don’t have a loaf tin, you could always use a muffin tin and make banana protein muffins. They would be easy to take out and about.
More recipes like this
If you love this take a look at these recipes too:
Banging Banana Mug Cake Healthy 2-Ingredient Banana Oatmeal Cookies Protein Baked Oats Gluten Free Banana Bread High Protein Chocolate Pudding
Well I hope you love it as much as I do! This is the best protein banana bread recipe in my opinion, and I’m sure banana bread lovers will agree! If you want more meal inspiration take a look at this weekly high-protein meal plan.
