High Protein Banana Bread (Printable)

Moist banana bread boosted with Greek yogurt and protein powder for a wholesome, filling baked good.

# What You'll Need:

→ Wet Ingredients

01 - 3 medium ripe bananas, mashed
02 - 2 large eggs
03 - 1 cup plain Greek yogurt (2% or fat-free)
04 - 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
05 - 1/4 cup light olive oil or melted coconut oil
06 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Dry Ingredients

07 - 1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
08 - 1/2 cup vanilla or unflavored whey protein powder
09 - 1 teaspoon baking soda
10 - 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
11 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
12 - 1/4 teaspoon salt

→ Optional Add-ins

13 - 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
14 - 1/3 cup dark chocolate chips

# Step-by-step Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and line a 9x5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, whisk together mashed bananas, eggs, Greek yogurt, honey or maple syrup, oil, and vanilla extract until smooth and well incorporated.
03 - In a separate bowl, stir together whole wheat flour, protein powder, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt until evenly distributed.
04 - Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring until just combined. Avoid overmixing to maintain a tender crumb structure.
05 - Gently fold in chopped nuts or chocolate chips if desired.
06 - Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top surface with a spatula.
07 - Bake for 45 to 55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
08 - Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • High in protein with 9g per slice from Greek yogurt, eggs, and whey protein powder
  • Naturally sweetened with ripe bananas and just a touch of honey or maple syrup
  • Made with wholesome whole wheat flour for added fiber and nutrition
  • Incredibly moist thanks to the Greek yogurt and banana combination
  • Easy to customize with nuts, chocolate chips, or other favorite add-ins
  • Perfect for meal prep—stays fresh for days and freezes beautifully
02 -
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or refrigerate for up to 1 week
  • This banana bread freezes beautifully—wrap individual slices in plastic wrap and freeze for up to 3 months
  • Check for doneness starting at 45 minutes; oven temperatures vary and overbaking can dry out the loaf
  • If using protein powder, choose a high-quality brand that blends well and doesn't have a chalky texture
  • For nut allergies, omit walnuts/pecans and ensure chocolate chips are nut-free
  • Line your loaf pan with parchment paper for easy removal and minimal cleanup
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