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High Protein Chocolate Banana Bread

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High protein chocolate banana bread is a rich and chocolatey quick bread made with ripe bananas, cocoa, and protein powder. It’s a wholesome, satisfying treat that makes a great post-workout snack or healthy breakfast.

Ingredients

  • 3 ripe bananas, mashed
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 cup Greek yogurt (or unsweetened applesauce)
  • 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup chocolate or unflavored protein powder
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 3/4 cup oat flour or whole wheat flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips or chopped dark chocolate (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line a loaf pan with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, mash the bananas. Whisk in eggs, Greek yogurt, honey, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  3. Stir in protein powder, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
  4. Fold in the oat flour until just combined. Stir in chocolate chips if using.
  5. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
  6. Bake for 40–50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out mostly clean.
  7. Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

Notes

  • Add chopped walnuts or pecans for crunch.
  • Swirl in peanut butter or almond butter for richness.
  • Use almond flour or gluten-free flour for dietary needs.
  • Stir in chia or flax seeds for extra fiber.
  • Turn into muffins and bake for 18–22 minutes at 350°F.

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