Let’s be real—banana bread is the comfy hoodie of baked goods. Warm, sweet, nostalgic, and always hits the spot. But what if you could level it up into a high-protein powerhouse that fuels your day, crushes cravings, and actually supports your fitness goals? It’s warm, fluffy, naturally sweet, and keeps you full—without the sugar crash. Whether you’re powering through work, post-workout hunger, or just want something delicious and nutritious, this one’s a win.

Enter: Protein Banana Bread.
Yes, it exists. Yes, it’s delicious. And yes, it’s ridiculously easy to make.

So the next time your bananas are too brown to eat, don’t toss them—bake them into greatness.

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Why Add Protein to Banana Bread?

Because life is about balance. And we love carbs, but we also need protein to:

• Build and repair muscles 💪
• Keeps us full longer 🍽
• Support metabolism and recovery 🔥

By adding protein to your banana bread, you're turning a sweet treat into a smart snack or even a quick grab-and-go breakfast.

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🍌What You’ll Need

Here's a basic recipe to get you started (feel free to customize!):

Ingredients:

• 3 ripe bananas
• 3 Tbsp. butter, melted
• 1/4 c. sugar or brown sugar
• 2 Tbsp. maple syrup
• 1 tsp. vanilla
• 1/2 c. Greek yogurt
• 1/2 c. cottage cheese, blended
• 2 eggs
• 2 scoops vanilla protein powder
• Sprinkle of cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp. baking powder
• 1/4 tsp. salt
• 1 1/2 c. gluten free flour blend
• 1/2 c. chocolate chips

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How to Make Protein Banana Bread

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
2. In a large mixing bowl, mash the bananas with a fork. Then, whisk in the butter, sugar, maple syrup, vanilla, Greek yogurt, cottage cheese, and eggs. Note: Blend the cottage cheese before adding to the batter for the best texture.
3. Next, whisk in the protein powder, cinnamon, baking powder, salt, and gluten free flour blend. Then, stir in the chocolate chips.
4. Scrape batter into a greased loaf pan or 8 mini, greased loaf pans.
5. Bake for 55-60 minutes (large) or 20-24 minutes (mini), until an inserted toothpick comes out clean.
6. Top with a chocolate or peanut butter drizzle (melted chocolate chips or peanut butter), or Greek yogurt.

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Bonus Tips & Trades

• Vegan? Use flax eggs and plant-based protein powder and butter.
• Low-carb? Use almond flour and a low-carb sweetener like monk fruit syrup.
• Meal prep friendly? Oh yes. Slice it, wrap it, freeze it. Done. Or bake in mini loaf pans.

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Storing Banana Bread

I prefer to store banana bread in the fridge for up to a week! You can also store on the counter for 3-4 days, in an air tight container. Banana bread also freezes well for up to 3 months.

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