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Protein Banana Bread

This protein banana bread is naturally sweet, gluten-free, and high in protein thanks to your favorite protein powder. Moist, tender, and delicious warm or cold, it’s perfect for meal prep, post-workout snacks, or a cozy breakfast. Bonus: there's a spiced carrot cake version if you're feeling festive!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Cool Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Calories: 190
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Classic Version
  • 1 cup gluten-free oat flour
  • 1 cup peanut butter vanilla, or chocolate protein powder (Truvani used)
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • ½ tsp baking powder
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 3 large overripe bananas
  • ⅓ cup thick dairy-free yogurt coconut or almond
  • ¼ cup coconut oil or avocado oil
  • ¼ cup maple syrup
  • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 3 large eggs
Optional Frosting:
  • ½ cup dairy-free cream cheese
  • ¼ cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1 tbsp maple syrup
  • ½ tsp vanilla extract
Carrot Cake Version
  • 1 cup gluten-free oat flour
  • 1 cup vanilla protein powder
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • ½ tsp baking powder
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • 1½ tsp ground cinnamon
  • ½ tsp ground ginger
  • ¼ tsp nutmeg
  • 3 large overripe bananas mashed
  • ½ cup finely shredded carrots lightly packed
  • ¼ cup thick dairy-free yogurt coconut or almond
  • ¼ cup coconut oil or avocado oil
  • ¼ cup maple syrup
  • ½ tbsp vanilla bean paste
  • 3 large eggs
  • ⅓ cup toasted pecans chopped
Frosting:
  • 4 oz dairy-free cream cheese
  • 1 tbsp maple syrup
  • ½ tbsp vanilla bean paste
  • Pinch of sea salt

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Grease or line a loaf pan with parchment paper.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together oat flour, protein powder, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and spices.
  4. In another bowl, mash bananas and mix in yogurt, oil, maple syrup, vanilla, and eggs until smooth.
  5. Add wet ingredients to dry, stirring gently until just combined.
  6. For carrot version, fold in carrots and pecans.
  7. See full steps with tips & photos → https://theboatshedcafe.com/protein-banana-bread/

Notes

• Use chocolate or peanut butter protein for a flavor twist in the classic version.
• This bread stores well in the fridge for 4–5 days and freezes beautifully.
• For extra texture, add chocolate chips, walnuts, or sunflower seeds.