Protein Banana Bread

Recipe By Holly Rentschler

Elevate your classic banana bread into a wholesome treat with a sneaky addition of protein powder for a nutritious twist on a beloved favorite.

Yield

1 loaf (~12 slices)

Serving Size

1 slice

Nutrition *

240

Calories

Protein

Fat

39g

Carbs

23g

Sugar

*Nutrition information is estimated based on the ingredients and cooking instructions as described in each recipe and is intended to be used for informational purposes only. Please note that nutrition details may vary based on methods of preparation, origin and freshness of ingredients used.

Ingredients

Featured Ingredient

Unflavored Protein Powder

3 ripe bananas
½ cup plain Greek yogurt
½ cup melted butter
2 eggs
½ cup honey (or maple syrup)
2 tsp. vanilla extract
½ cup brown sugar
2 tsp. baking soda
½ tsp. salt
2 scoops UP2U unflavored protein powder
1 cup all-purpose flour
½ cup whole wheat flour
Chocolate chips or nuts (optional)

Directions

Heat oven to 350 degrees. In a blender, mix bananas, Greek yogurt, melted butter, eggs, honey, and vanilla.
Mix in brown sugar, baking soda, salt, and UP2U unflavored protein in a blender
Add both flours and blend until well combined. Add any chocolate chips or nuts if desired.
Pour into a greased loaf pan or muffin tin. Bake 55-65 minutes for loaf or 17-23 minutes for muffins. Cool and top with peanut butter if desired.

Meet Holly Rentschler

I’m Holly. I’m a busy mom of three wonderful children. I’ve been runstreaking for over 1200 days now. In addition to that, I go to the gym at least 3 times per week for weight lifting and cross training. I love spending time cooking for my family. I also like to experiment in the kitchen to develop healthy, protein-packed treats.