Protein Banana Bread : Moist, Naturally Sweet & High-Protein Fuel
This Protein Banana Bread is your new go-to for a healthy breakfast or post-workout snack. Blended with cottage cheese for extra creaminess and packed with eggs for protein power, it’s naturally sweetened with ripe bananas and maple syrup. Moist, fluffy, and nutrient-dense—you won’t believe how good it tastes straight from the oven.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 55 mins
- Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins
- Yield: 10 slices 1x
Ingredients
2 large ripe bananas
4 eggs
1 cup low-fat cottage cheese
2 tsp vanilla extract
1½ cups all-purpose flour (or 1:1 gluten-free blend)
½ cup maple syrup
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp baking soda
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line a loaf pan.
In a blender, blend bananas, eggs, cottage cheese, and vanilla until smooth.
In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, maple syrup, baking powder, and baking soda.
Pour the wet mixture into the dry and mix with a spatula until just combined.
Transfer the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
Bake for 55 minutes. Tent with foil during the last 20 minutes to prevent over-browning.
Let cool completely before slicing.
Nutrition
- Calories: ~180
- Protein: 9–10g