Looking for a tasty, nutritious and filling snack? Try out this HEALTHY high protein banana bread. With this recipe, the traditional banana bread has moved to the realm of treat and moved to being a nutritious snack option.
This banana bread packs in about 100 grams of protein in just one loaf! That’s 8 grams of protein per slice. It’s also low in fat, higher in fibre thanks to the whole wheat flour and can be made sugar-free.
High Protein Banana Bread
Makes 12 servings (1 loaf pan) or about 12 muffins
Ingredients:
1 cup whole wheat flour
1 cup whey protein powder (plain or banana flavoured)
½ tsp baking powder
1 tsp baking soda
3 bananas, mashed
3/4 cup sugar (or sugar substitute like Splenda)
½ cup milk
½ cup margarine, melted
1 tsp vanilla
Optional: ¾ cup chopped walnuts
Directions:
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In a large bowl combine first 4 ingredients.
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In a second bowl combine last 5 ingredients. Add this mixture to first bowl and mix.
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Fill greased loaf pan (or muffin tins) with mixture and bake at 300 F for approximately 1 hour, 10 minutes (less for muffins).
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