Name: Protein Banana Bread (or Muffins)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 bananas; 3/4 cup vanilla protein; 1/3 coconut flour; 5 eggs; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon; 1/2 cup swerve; 1/2 tbsp baking powder; pinch of salt

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This simple protein banana bread recipe is perfect when you're looking for a treat, but you want to stay committed to your health goals. I offer variations that make it low carb, paleo and of course, sugar-free.

Hiya!

Today I'm sharing a recipe for protein banana bread from way back. The recipe has been revised to be grain-free, lower in carbs and simpler in terms of ingredients.

If you're someone who enjoys supplementing your diet with protein powder, you're going to love sneaking it into baked goods. It not only raises the protein macronutrients, but it also reduces the need for other flours which can often work against us when we're trying to lose body fat.

How to make banana bread low carb

Are bananas low carb? Nope, they're not. However, they're still a whole food, a wonderful natural sweetener and well, you really can't avoid them when your end goal is banana bread 🙂

However, this recipe only calls for two bananas, so overall, it's not a large portion

What you'll need to make protein banana bread

2 bananas
3/4 cup vanilla whey protein
1/3 coconut nut flour
5 eggs
1tbsp vanilla
1/2 cup swerve
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon cinnamon
pinch of salt

The trick to making this bread with perfect consistency is to mix the wet and dry ingredients separately (see directions below) and then once they're all combined together, use a hand blender (if you can) to give it a final whirl. That will ensure the bananas aren't lumpy and the dry ingredients are evenly distributed.

Which Protein Should You Use?

I recommend a whey protein for this recipe as it will give it a much better texture. If you're dairy-free, you can use a plant-based protein, but you want to be careful to pick one that doesn't have a grainy texture. I think this brand does a good plant-based protein.

Storing and Freezing

You can absolutely freeze this banana bread. If you make loaves instead of muffins, I recommend cutting it before you put it into freezer bags. It not only stores more easily, but you can take it out only what you plan to consume (one piece at a time).

It will also store at room temperature for about two days before it will start to dry out. You can also wrap it in saran wrap and store it in the fridge for about 5 days.

Protein Banana Bread Calorie + Macro Breakdown

The recipe makes 12 servings (muffins or loaf slices from two loafs)

Calories 79
Carbs 7.2 (5.2 net carbs)
Fat 2.5
Protein 7.2

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Protein Banana Bread (or Muffins)

Yield: 2 small loafs or 12 muffins

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 30 minutes

Total Time: 40 minutes

A simple healthy alternative to regular banana bread. It's lower in carbs, high in protein and the perfect vessel for smearing almond butter on 🙂

Ingredients

2 bananas
3/4 cup vanilla protein
1/3 coconut flour
5 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 cup swerve
1/2 tbsp baking powder
pinch of salt

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees
Grease a baking loaf or muffin tin
Add the bananas, eggs and vanilla extract to a bowl and whisk together with a hand blender.
In a separate bowl, add the dry ingredients, mix well, then add to the wet ingredients. Mix once again with the hand blender.
Add mixture to greased pan
Bake for about 30 minutes or until golden on top.

Notes

If you are using a muffin tin instead of a loaf, you may need to bake for a few minutes less.

Feel free to add extra goodies to your protein banana bread. My favorites are:

Mixed berries
chopped walnuts
sugar free chocolate chips

Nutrition Information

Yield 12 Serving Size 1 slice or muffin
Amount Per Serving Calories 70Total Fat 2.5gCarbohydrates 7.2gNet Carbohydrates 5.2gFiber 2gProtein 7.2g

Caren

Caren is a certified yoga teacher, fitness instructor and ADHD Coach. As the founder of The Fit Habit, she shares ADHD-friendly self-care, food & fitness inspiration, along with practical ways to foster mind + body wellness.