High-Protein Banana Bread: 4 Easy Loaves (No Flour Needed)
Banana bread is the easiest thing to bake when your bananas go brown. This version swaps flour, butter and most of the sugar for oats, eggs and yogurt.
A normal slice of banana bread has 3 to 4 g protein. These loaves get roughly double that per slice, stay moist for days and are a better snack than anything from the bakery counter.
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The base loaf (10 slices)
- 3 very ripe bananas, mashed
- 3 eggs
- 250 g Greek yogurt or skyr
- 200 g oats, blended into flour
- 1 tsp baking powder, cinnamon, a pinch of salt
- Optional: 30 g vanilla protein powder for an extra boost
- Mix everything, pour into a lined loaf tin and bake at 175 °C for 45 to 55 minutes until a skewer comes out clean.
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1. Classic protein banana bread
The base loaf with cinnamon and a few walnuts on top. Roughly 7 g protein per slice, about 10 g with powder.
2. Chocolate banana bread
Add 2 tablespoons of cocoa and a handful of dark chocolate chips. Tastes like a dessert. More: high-protein brownies. Roughly 7 g protein per slice.
3. Blueberry banana bread
Fold 150 g blueberries (fresh or frozen) into the batter. Roughly 7 g protein per slice.
4. Peanut butter banana bread
Swirl 3 tablespoons of peanut butter through the batter before baking. Roughly 8 g protein per slice.
How to eat it as a real snack
One slice with a glass of milk or a pot of skyr gives you roughly 20 g protein. Slice the loaf, freeze it and toast slices straight from frozen. More ideas: homemade protein bars and high-protein muffins.
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Frequently asked questions
Can I make it without protein powder?
Yes. Eggs, yogurt and oats already bring the protein. The powder only adds a few extra grams per slice.
Why is my banana bread dense?
Usually the bananas were not ripe enough or the loaf was underbaked. Use bananas with lots of brown spots and test with a skewer.
How long does it keep?
3 days covered at room temperature, 5 days in the fridge, or 3 months frozen in slices.
Protein values are approximate and vary by brand and portion. If you have a medical condition or food allergy, check with a doctor or dietitian before changing your diet.
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