Description
This High Protein Banana Bread is everything you love about classic banana bread — tender, moist, and naturally sweet — but with a nutritious twist! Packed with Greek yogurt, vanilla protein powder, and whole wheat flour, it delivers flavor and fuel in every slice. Whether you’re looking for quick breakfast ideas, a healthy snack, or an easy recipe to prep for the week, this high-protein banana bread checks all the boxes. It’s freezer-friendly, easy to customize, and perfect for post-workout cravings or cozy morning coffee pairings.
Ingredients
3 ripe bananas
2 large eggs
1/2 cup Greek yogurt
1/4 cup honey
1/4 cup almond milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup vanilla protein powder
1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup chopped walnuts or chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line a 9×5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper.
2. Mash the bananas in a large bowl until smooth with a few small lumps.
3. Add eggs, Greek yogurt, honey, almond milk, and vanilla extract. Whisk until fully combined.
4. Stir in the protein powder until the mixture is smooth and well mixed.
5. In a separate bowl, mix flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
6. Gradually fold dry ingredients into the wet mixture without overmixing.
7. Fold in any optional add-ins like walnuts or chocolate chips.
8. Pour batter into the prepared pan. Tap to remove air bubbles.
9. Bake for 50–60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
10. Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
This recipe works well as muffins — just adjust bake time to 18–22 minutes.
Use plant-based yogurt and flax eggs for a vegan version.
Let the loaf cool completely before slicing to avoid a gummy texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: high protein banana bread, healthy snack, quick breakfast, banana bread with protein