Description
This High-Protein Banana Bread recipe is a delicious and nutritious twist on the classic treat. Packed with protein from cottage cheese and whey, it’s perfect for a satisfying breakfast or snack.
Ingredients
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Bread:
- 3 ripe bananas, peeled and mashed
- 1 cup cottage cheese, blended
- 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2 large eggs
- 3 oz melted butter
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup vanilla whey protein powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- Prepare ingredients: Blend cottage cheese for smooth texture. Mash bananas and mix with cottage cheese, yogurt, eggs, butter, sugar, and vanilla.
- Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, mix flour, protein powder, baking soda, baking powder, and cinnamon.
- Combine wet and dry: Gradually fold dry ingredients into wet mixture. Do not overmix.
- Bake: Pour batter into pan and bake for 60 minutes.
- Cool and serve: Cool in pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack. Slice and enjoy!
Notes
- Blending cottage cheese – For a smoother texture, blend cottage cheese before adding to the mix.
- Riper Bananas = Better Flavor – Use very ripe bananas for a sweeter bread.
- Adjusting protein powder – If batter is thick, add a tablespoon of milk.
- Boost the fiber – Substitute half the flour with oat or whole wheat flour.
- Storage tips – Store airtight for 3 days, fridge for 5-7 days, or freeze slices for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
