High-Protein Banana Bread (Printable Version)

Moist, protein-packed banana oat loaf offering a filling start with natural sweetness and wholesome ingredients.

# What You'll Need:

→ Wet Ingredients

01 - 2 large ripe bananas, mashed
02 - 2 large eggs
03 - 1 cup unsweetened milk (dairy or plant-based)
04 - 1/4 cup Greek yogurt, plain, nonfat or low-fat
05 - 2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey
06 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Dry Ingredients

07 - 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
08 - 1/2 cup vanilla or unflavored protein powder (whey or plant-based)
09 - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
10 - 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
11 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
12 - 1/4 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly grease an 8x8-inch baking dish and set aside.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, mash bananas until smooth. Add eggs, milk, Greek yogurt, maple syrup, and vanilla extract, stirring until well combined.
03 - In a separate bowl, whisk together oats, protein powder, cinnamon, baking powder, and salt until evenly distributed.
04 - Pour dry ingredients into wet ingredients and fold together until just combined. Gently fold in chopped nuts if using.
05 - Pour batter into prepared baking dish and smooth the top with a spatula.
06 - Bake for 28-32 minutes, or until the center is set and edges are golden brown.
07 - Remove from oven and allow to cool for 5 minutes before slicing. Serve warm or at room temperature.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • It's genuinely filling without that heavy, sluggish feeling you get from store-bought banana bread.
  • The protein actually tastes good here, not like you're choking down a fitness supplement.
  • You can make it once and eat it for days, which is honestly the dream on busy mornings.
  • It bridges that gap between breakfast and dessert in a way that feels totally reasonable.
02 -
  • Don't skip the cooling time or you'll have a crumbly mess instead of neat slices—I learned this the hard way on a morning I was in a rush.
  • The texture changes slightly as it cools and sits, becoming denser and more cake-like, which is actually better for slicing and storing.
  • Your protein powder matters more than you'd think; some brands add weird aftertastes, so stick with one you already like in smoothies.
03 -
  • Room temperature ingredients mix together more smoothly and create a slightly better crumb structure.
  • If you forget to grease the pan and need to salvage it, run a hot knife around the edges and let it cool for a few extra minutes before inverting onto a plate.
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