High-Protein Banana Bread
Description
This high protein banana bread made with chocolate protein powder and oat flour is perfect for a quick breakfast or afternoon snack.
Ingredients
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1 serving nonstick cooking spray
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1 1/4 cups oat flour
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1/2 cup white sugar
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1/2 cup chopped walnuts
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2 scoops chocolate protein powder (such as Premier Protein®)
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3 teaspoons ground cinnamon
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1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
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1/2 teaspoon baking soda
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3 overripe bananas, mashed
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1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
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1/4 cup milk
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2 large egg whites
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3 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
Directions
1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a 9x5-inch loaf pan with cooking spray.
2
Mix together oat flour, sugar, walnuts, protein powder, cinnamon, baking powder, and baking soda in a medium bowl.
3
Mix together mashed bananas, applesauce, milk, egg whites, and vanilla extract in a large bowl. Slowly add flour mixture to banana mixture; stirring until just combined. Transfer batter into the prepared loaf pan.
4
Bake in the preheated oven until top of bread springs back when lightly pressed and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 35 to 40 minutes. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.