The Best Protein Banana Bread

Are you sick of protein shakes? Discover how to make delicious high protein banana bread with a short list of simple ingredients.

Protein Banana Bread Recipe

What Is Protein Banana Bread?

This recipe is a variation of traditional banana bread that includes added protein, usually in the form of protein powder.

The goal is to achieve the delicious flavor and moist texture of classic banana bread, with lots of extra protein.

Why Should I Make Protein Banana Bread?

Sometimes, it is nice to take a break from protein shakes and enjoy a slice of protein banana bread.

Here is a summary of the benefits of making banana bread with protein powder:

1. Satiating: Protein helps keep you full and satisfied for longer, reducing the likelihood of overeating or snacking between meals.
2. Nutritionally balanced: This recipe provides a healthy balance of complex carbs, protein, and healthy fats.
3. Convenient: Banana bread can be made in advance and stored in the refrigerator, making it a convenient option for busy mornings.
4. Customizable: You can customize your banana bread with dried fruits, nuts, seeds, spices, and sweeteners to suit your preferences.
5. Delicious: Banana bread is a crave-worthy dish that you will actually look forward to eating.

It is worth adding that this recipe is a great meal or snack option for someone trying to lose weight, or maintain a healthy weight.

The extra protein not only fills you up, but also helps prevent blood sugar spikes.

How Do I Bake Banana Bread With Protein Powder? 

Here are a few tips for best results:

1. Use overripe bananas: The riper the bananas, the sweeter and more flavorful your bread will be. Look for bananas with lots of brown spots.
2. Balance the wet and dry ingredients: Protein powder can make baked goods dry, so consider adding ingredients like Greek yogurt and applesauce for extra moisture.
3. Do not over-mix: Over-mixing the batter can lead to a dense and tough bread. Mix just until the ingredients are combined to keep the bread light and fluffy.
4. Experiment with add-ins: Add-ins like nuts, seeds, or chocolate chips can add texture and extra flavor to your banana bread. Fold them in gently at the end.
5. Use a good loaf pan: A non-stick loaf pan or one lined with parchment paper will help the bread release easily after baking. 
6. Cool properly: Allow the bread to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack. Cooling completely on the wire rack ensures the bread sets properly and doesn’t become soggy.
7. Be mindful of storage: Store your banana bread in an airtight container to keep it fresh. It can be kept at room temperature for a few days, refrigerated for up to a week, or frozen for longer storage.

By following these tips, you will make moist banana bread perfect for a healthy snack or breakfast!

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Why Should I Use Drink Wholesome?

We make our Protein Powders from whole food protein sources like collagen, egg whites, and almonds.

Our Ingredients

egg whites

coconut

vanilla

monk fruit

NOT Our Ingredients

• acacia gum

• acesulfame potassium

• artificial flavors

• carrageenan

• erythritol

• guar gum

• inulin

• maltodextrin

• 'natural' flavors

• silica

• soy lecithin

• sucralose

• xanthan gum

• xylitol

Other protein powders are made from protein concentrates and isolates, which have been mechanically and/or chemically stripped of everything but the protein.

Unlike whole foods, protein concentrates and isolates have a chalky aftertaste and rubbery texture. 

We also sweeten our protein powders with monk fruit – a small, melon-like round fruit native to Southeast Asia.

Other protein powders use sugar substitutes like sucralose and stevia.

Unlike sugar, these sweeteners activate bitter taste receptors in addition to sweet taste receptors.

Monk fruit, on the other hand, is sweet like sugar!

Order samples to see for yourself. 

In case you were wondering, although monk fruit sweetener is relatively new, monk fruit itself has been safely used in Asian cuisine for centuries.

Small randomized trials have even shown that monk fruit does not negatively impact blood glucose (sugar) or insulin levels.

In short, if you need a protein powder to add to your favorite recipes, try Drink Wholesome.

You will not find a healthier or better-tasting alternative.