Description
Say hello to your new favorite healthy snack: Protein Banana Bread (Oil-Free)! This easy recipe delivers everything you love about classic banana bread—moist texture, rich flavor, and delicious banana aroma—with a nutritious upgrade. Perfect for quick breakfast ideas, healthy snacks, or post-workout fuel, this easy recipe is naturally sweetened, oil-free, and packed with protein. Whether you’re looking for food ideas to meal prep for the week or a satisfying treat that fits your diet, this banana bread has your back.
Ingredients
3 large overripe bananas (about 1 1/4 cups, mashed)
2 large eggs
1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
1/3 cup maple syrup or honey
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
1/2 cup vanilla or unflavored protein powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
cooking spray or parchment paper
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9×5-inch loaf pan with parchment or grease it lightly.
2. In a large bowl, mash the bananas, then whisk in the eggs, Greek yogurt, maple syrup, and vanilla until smooth.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, protein powder, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
4. Gently fold the dry mixture into the wet ingredients until just combined.
5. Stir in the walnuts if using.
6. Pour the batter into the loaf pan and smooth the top.
7. Bake for 45–55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
8. Cool in the pan for 10–15 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Use ripe, spotty bananas for the best natural sweetness and moisture.
Avoid overmixing the batter to keep the loaf soft and tender.
Choose a protein powder you like the taste of—it really makes a difference!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: protein banana bread, oil-free banana bread, healthy snack, easy breakfast, meal prep