Description
This High Protein Banana Bread is a delicious and nutritious twist on the classic banana bread recipe. Packed with protein from cottage cheese and protein powder, it makes a perfect snack or breakfast option that supports muscle building and keeps you full longer. Made with wholesome whole wheat flour and naturally sweetened with ripe bananas and honey, this bread offers a healthy balance of flavors and nutrients.
Ingredients
Scale
Wet Ingredients
- 3 ripe bananas
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 2 eggs
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 1/2 cup protein powder
- 1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan to ensure the bread doesn’t stick during baking.
- Mash Bananas: In a large mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas thoroughly until smooth to form the base of your batter.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: Add the cottage cheese, protein powder, eggs, honey, and vanilla extract into the mashed bananas, and mix well until the mixture is smooth and uniform.
- Add Dry Ingredients: Stir in the whole wheat flour, baking soda, and cinnamon just until combined to avoid overmixing which can make the bread tough.
- Pour and Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake in the preheated oven for 45 to 50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool and Slice: Allow the banana bread to cool completely in the pan or on a cooling rack before slicing to maintain its structural integrity.
Notes
- Make sure the bananas are fully ripe for maximum sweetness and moisture.
- Do not overmix the batter after adding the dry ingredients to keep the bread light and tender.
- You can substitute protein powder with your preferred flavor, such as vanilla or unflavored whey or plant-based protein.
- Store leftover banana bread wrapped tightly in plastic wrap at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.
- For a dairy-free option, swap cottage cheese with plant-based yogurt or mashed silken tofu.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45-50 minutes
- Category: Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: banana bread, high protein banana bread, healthy banana bread, protein powder banana bread, whole wheat banana bread, muscle building snack
