Protein Banana. Bread

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This mini Protein Banana. Bread is a grain and refined sugar free quick banana bread with vanilla bean whey protein powder and Greek yogurt to create a moist, tender, high protein banana bread recipe that's better for you than traditional banana bread.

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Quick Look: Protein Banana Bread

⏱ Prep Time: 10 minutes
🔥 Cook Time: 20 minutes
⏳ Total Time: 30 minutes
🍌 Servings: 10 slices
⚡ Calories: 218 calories per serving
🍂 Flavor Profile: Deep notes of banana and sweet chocolate chips
👌 Difficulty: Easy - this one will have everyone begging for seconds

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Making banana bread with protein powder is a great way to enjoy a sweet treat that's better for you than the traditional breads. By adding protein powder, you can make sure you are keeping your hunger satisfied longer rather than indulging in one that's filled with sugars.

This healthy chocolate chip banana bread is made with Greek yogurt for more moisture and Levels Vanilla Bean Whey Protein Powder for a slight vanilla flavor and a protein boost, and it's totally free of grains, refined sugars, and gluten.

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Quick Look: Protein Banana Bread
Why You'll Love This Recipe
Ingredients
Flavor Variations
How to Make Protein Chocolate Chip Banana Bread
Expert Tips
Hint
Storage
What to Serve with This Healthy Banana Bread
Protein Banana Bread FAQ's
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Why You'll Love This Recipe

Better for You: This banana bread recipe is made with healthy ingredients like Greek yogurt, protein powder, and natural sweeteners.
Easy: You'll only need one bowl to make this delicious bread.
Convenient: This a freezer-friendly recipe, so you can save extra loaves for later! It's also a great recipe for a quick breakfast or on-the-go snack.
Customizable: Tweak this bread to suit your taste by adding nuts, omitting the chocolate chips, or even making it dairy free.

Ingredients

See the recipe card at the end of the post for a full list of ingredients and their exact amounts.

Ripe Bananas: Ripe bananas give banana bread its signature flavor.
Honey: Honey adds natural sweetness with no refined sugar.
Levels Vanilla Bean Whey Protein: Levels Vanilla Bean protein powder adds a punch of protein along with rich vanilla flavor.
Vanilla Greek Yogurt: Vanilla Greek yogurt adds moisture and tang just like sour cream but with more protein and less unhealthy fat.
Vanilla Extract: I prefer Singing Dog vanilla extract for its deep vanilla flavor, quality, and purity.
Chocolate Chips: Chocolate chips are a classic banana bread mix in that add more flavor. I am using a dairy and refined sugar free chocolate chip in this banana loaf cake.

Flavor Variations

Make it dairy free: Use plant-based yogurt and dairy free chocolate chips.
Add nuts: Add your favorite chopped nuts for more flavor and crunch.
Use different protein powder flavors: Levels has a variety of whey based protein powder flavors, allowing you to make vanilla, chocolate, or even strawberry banana bread recipes by simply changing the protein powder used.
Use your favorite chocolate chips: Milk, semi-sweet, or dark chocolate chips all work in this recipe.

How to Make Protein Chocolate Chip Banana Bread

1: Mash the bananas in a large mixing bowl. Then, add the remaining wet ingredients.

2: Add the vanilla whey protein and other dry ingredients to the wet and mix with a spatula until fully combined. Then, fold in the chocolate chips.

3: Evenly distribute the batter in a mini loaf pan.

Mini loaf pan filled with banana bread batter.

4: Bake until golden and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

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Expert Tips

Use the ripest bananas possible. They give your bread more banana flavor.
Coat the inside of your mini loaf pan with a thin layer of coconut oil to prevent sticking.
Bring your cold ingredients to room temperature for easy mixing and a better bread texture.
A large cookie scoop is the easiest way to evenly distribute your batter between the mini loaves without making a big mess.

Hint

Your bananas should be as ripe as possible for the most intense banana flavor. At a minimum, they should have brown spots.

Storage

Store this protein banana. bread for up to 4 days in an air-tight container at room temperature. For longe storage, wrap the loaves in a double layer of plastic wrap and a layer of foil and freeze for up to 3 months. Defrost on the counter.

Mini protein banana bread loaves stacked atop one another.

What to Serve with This Healthy Banana Bread

Because of its added vanilla protein powder, this banana bread recipe is a complete meal on its own, perfect with a glass of milk or a cup of coffee or tea.

You can also make it a sweet addition to a larger breakfast or brunch with savory options like this chicken and egg breakfast casserole or these gluten free egg muffins.

The rich banana flavor of this bread also pairs well with fruity smoothies like these blueberry bliss tropical smoothie and strawberry mango smoothie varieties.

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Protein Banana Bread FAQ's

How does protein powder affect baking?

Protein powder can make baked goods dry, so it's important to use an adequate amount of healthy fats to prevent this. Greek yogurt is an excellent option to keep your baked goods with protein powder both healthy and moist.

Is Levels protein powder good?

Yes, it is! Levels whey protein routinely receives high ratings for its flavor and quality on Amazon and other sites.

How ripe should bananas be for baking?

Bananas should be as ripe as possible when used in baking. In fact, as long as they're not spoiled they can't be too ripe. Try to use bananas with skin that's at least covered in brown spots. However, you get the best flavor from bananas that are so ripe the skin has turned brown or even black.

How do you know when a banana has gone bad?

Knowing the difference between a super ripe banana and a spoiled one is vital in baking. A super ripe banana should be dark brown or even black. A spoiled banana may have that same color, but it could also have an off odor, mold on the skin, or even ooze.

What does Greek yogurt do in baking?

Greek yogurt functions the same way as sour cream in baking, adding moisture, flavor, and texture. However, it's a much healthier alternative, and it tastes almost the same!