Banana Bread

This High-Protein Banana Bread is fluffy, moist, and packed with 10g of protein per slice—perfect for a healthy breakfast, post-workout snack, or dessert. Made with ripe bananas, Greek yogurt, protein powder, and dark chocolate chips, it’s the ultimate way to satisfy your sweet tooth without sacrificing your goals.

Why You’ll Love This Protein Banana Bread

  • Banana Bread Flavor, Healthier Twist: Sweet, comforting, and macro-friendly

  • Protein Boosted: 10g protein per slice thanks to Greek yogurt and protein powder

  • Chocolate Optional (But Recommended): Dark chocolate chips take this to another level

  • Meal Prep Friendly: Makes 10 slices—easy to freeze or refrigerate for the week

Ingredients for High-Protein Banana Bread

Wet Ingredients

  • 2 ripe bananas (mashed)

  • 2 eggs

  • 1 serving Fairlife skim milk (or any milk of choice)

  • 1/4 cup Greek yogurt

  • 1 tbsp oil (any kind—avocado, coconut, or olive)

  • 1 serving maple syrup (or liquid sweetener like honey or agave)

Dry Ingredients

  • 1 cup flour (All-Purpose, oat, almond, etc.)

  • 2 scoops vanilla protein powder

  • 1 tsp cinnamon

  • 1 tsp baking powder

  • 1/4 tsp salt

  • 30g dark chocolate chips (optional, but recommended!)

How to Make High-Protein Banana Bread

  1. Mash and Mix
    In a large bowl, mash bananas. Add eggs, milk, yogurt, oil, and syrup. Whisk until smooth.

  2. Add Dry Ingredients
    Stir in flour, protein powder, cinnamon, baking powder, and salt. Fold until combined. Add chocolate chips if using.

  3. Bake
    Pour into a lined or greased loaf pan. Bake for 25–30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean from the center.

  4. Cool and Slice
    Let it rest for 10 minutes before slicing. Makes 10 even slices.

Macros (Per Slice – Makes 10 Servings)

  • Calories: 170 kcal

  • Protein: 10g

  • Carbs: 16g

  • Fat: 4g

Customize It Your Way

  • Dairy-Free? Use plant-based yogurt and milk

  • Lower Fat? Skip the oil and use all yogurt

  • Sweeter Tooth? Add a few more chocolate chips or a touch of stevia

  • Boost the Texture: Toss in chopped walnuts or shredded coconut

Final Thoughts

This protein banana bread is soft, satisfying, and versatile enough to enjoy any time of day. Whether you need a grab-and-go breakfast or a healthier dessert, this macro-friendly loaf delivers flavor and fuel.

Hi! I’m Brandon!

Welcome to my food blog! I make recipes that are simple, macro-friendly, and delicious. I believe that a healthy diet doesn’t have to be boring! On my food blog, you’ll discover a huge variety of breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snack recipes that are nutritious, delicious, and perfect for meal prep! I’m so glad you are here!

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