I feel like everyone has a few bananas sitting on the kitchen counter that suddenly become too ripe to eat. Instead of letting them go to waste, I almost always turn them into this protein banana bread.
It’s one of those recipes that’s almost impossible to mess up. Everything goes into one bowl, it takes just a few minutes to prepare, and the result is a soft, fluffy loaf with melty chocolate chips in every bite.
If you’re looking for an easy banana bread recipe that’s both delicious and satisfying, this is the one I keep coming back to.
Ingredients
- 3 ripe bananas
- 3 eggs
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract or sugar-free vanilla syrup
- 2 tbsp honey (optional)
- 160 g oat flour (or finely blended oats)
- ½ packet baking powder
- Pinch of salt
- 1 tbsp cinnamon
- 1 scoop vanilla protein powder
- Small handful chocolate chips
- Extra chocolate chips for topping
How to make protein banana bread
Step 1: Prepare your baking pan
Start by preheating your oven to 180°C (350°F). Line a loaf pan with parchment paper or lightly grease it with oil. A classic loaf pan works best because it gives the banana bread that beautiful bakery-style shape and makes slicing easy later on.
Step 2: Mash the bananas
Place the bananas in a large mixing bowl and mash them with a fork until mostly smooth. A few small lumps are completely fine and actually help create that soft, moist texture everyone loves in banana bread. The riper the bananas are, the sweeter and more flavorful your loaf will be.
Step 3: Add the wet ingredients
Crack the eggs into the bowl and add the vanilla extract (or vanilla syrup). If you like your banana bread a little sweeter, this is the perfect time to add the honey as well. Whisk everything together until the mixture looks smooth and creamy.
Step 4: Mix in the dry ingredients
Add the oat flour, baking powder, cinnamon, salt, and vanilla protein powder. Stir until everything is fully combined and no dry spots remain. The batter should be thick but easy to mix. Once combined, gently fold in a small handful of chocolate chips. This ensures you get little pockets of melted chocolate throughout the loaf.
Step 5: Fill the pan
Pour the batter into your prepared loaf pan and spread it evenly. For the finishing touch, sprinkle a few extra chocolate chips over the top. Not only do they look beautiful after baking, but they also create those irresistible chocolatey bites on the surface.
Step 6: Bake
Place the loaf in the oven and bake for 30–35 minutes. You’ll know it’s ready when the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out mostly clean. Try not to overbake it, this is what keeps the banana bread soft and moist.
Step 7: Cool and slice
Let the banana bread cool in the pan for about 10–15 minutes before removing it. Once it’s cool enough to handle, slice it into thick pieces and enjoy. It’s delicious on its own, slightly warm with a little butter, or paired with your morning coffee.
Why you’ll love this recipe
This is the kind of recipe that makes your kitchen smell amazing and disappears faster than you’d expect. Don’t be surprised if you’re already planning your next loaf before the first one is gone. Much fun with baking!
Thank’s for reading!
