High-Protein Chocolate Banana Bread That Tastes Like Brownies!
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A deliciously moist and rich chocolate banana bread packed with protein, resembling the taste of brownies.
- Author: Marianne
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: 1 loaf 1x
- Category: Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 3 ripe bananas
- 1 cup protein powder
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup almond flour
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips (optional)
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth.
- Add the protein powder, cocoa powder, almond flour, honey (or maple syrup), eggs, and applesauce to the mashed bananas. Mix until well combined.
- Stir in the baking soda and salt, mixing until just incorporated.
- If using, fold in the dark chocolate chips.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 45-55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- This bread can be frozen for up to 3 months; slice before freezing for easy serving.
- For added flavor, consider adding nuts or spices like cinnamon.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 50mg