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Ultimate High-Protein Banana Bread

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A delightful twist on a classic banana bread, packed with protein and perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

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  • 3 ripe bananas, mashed (about 1 ½ cups)
  • ½ cup unsweetened applesauce
  • ¼ cup maple syrup or your favorite sugar substitute
  • ¼ cup melted coconut oil or vegetable oil
  • 2 large eggs or egg substitute
  • ½ cup Greek yogurt or cottage cheese
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 scoops (around ½ cup) vanilla or chocolate protein powder
  • 1¾ cups oat flour or whole wheat flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • ½ tsp ground cinnamon
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
  • ¼ cup peanut butter (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and lightly flour a 9×5 inch loaf pan.
  2. Mash the ripe bananas until smooth.
  3. Add the applesauce, maple syrup, melted oil, eggs (or egg substitute), Greek yogurt (or cottage cheese), and vanilla extract. Stir until everything is well combined.
  4. Mix in the protein powder, ensuring there are no lumps in the batter.
  5. Whisk together the oat flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt in another bowl.
  6. Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture. Stir just until blended; be careful not to overmix.
  7. Fold in the nuts or peanut butter if using.
  8. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread it evenly.
  9. Bake for 45–55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  10. Let the banana bread rest in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Use extremely ripe bananas for the sweetest flavor. Don’t overmix the batter to keep the bread tender.

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