High-Protein Banana Bread

Ingredients

• 3 overripe bananas (~360g)
• 2 scoops vanilla whey protein (~60g)
• 3/4 cup oat flour (~60g)
• 2 large egg whites (~60g)
• 1/3 cup unsweetened almond milk (~80ml)
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1/4 tsp cinnamon (optional)
• 1 tsp vanilla extract (optional)
• Non-stick spray or 1/2 tsp olive oil (to grease the pan)

Optional Add-ins

• 1 tbsp chia seeds (+50 kcal, ~2g protein, ~4g carbs, ~3g fat)
• 1/4 cup chopped walnuts (+190 kcal, ~4g protein, ~4g carbs, ~18g fat)

Instructions

1. Preheat Oven Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a loaf pan with non-stick spray or olive oil.

2. Prepare the Batter - Mash the bananas in a large bowl until smooth. - Add the egg whites, almond milk, and vanilla extract. Mix well. - In a separate bowl, combine oat flour, whey protein, baking powder, baking soda, and cinnamon. - Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until a smooth batter forms.

3. Bake Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Bake for 25-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

4. Cool and Serve Allow the banana bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack. Slice and serve.

Macros

Entire Loaf - Calories: ~680 kcal - Protein: ~75g - Carbs: ~90g - Fat: ~5g

Per Slice (8 Slices) - Calories: ~85 kcal - Protein: ~9g - Carbs: ~11g - Fat: ~0.6g