Banana Bread Protein (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Main Items
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2 eggs
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2 mashed bananas that are perfectly ripe
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1 cup of oat flour
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½ cup Greek yogurt
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¼ cup honey or your favorite maple syrup
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½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
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¼ teaspoon salt
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¼ cup chopped walnuts
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¼ cup of Lily's milk chocolate chips, plus a few extras on top
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1 teaspoon baking soda
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½ teaspoon baking powder
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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½ cup protein powder (Vanilla Orgain works great)
→ Optional Topping
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Confectioners' sugar (no-calorie, if desired)
# Instructions:
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Turn on your oven to 350°F (175°C). Spray a 9x5 pan with cooking spray, then line it with parchment for easy cleanup.
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In a big mixing bowl, mix the bananas, eggs, yogurt, honey (or syrup), and vanilla until smooth.
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Gradually add the oat flour, protein powder, baking soda, cinnamon, baking powder, and salt. Gently mix, but don’t overdo it.
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Mix in the chopped walnuts and chocolate chips, folding gently to keep the batter fluffy.
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Pour the batter into your prepared loaf pan, spreading it out evenly. Sprinkle some extra chocolate chips on top.
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Bake for 30 to 35 minutes. To check if it’s done, poke it with a toothpick and see if it comes out clean.
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Once baked, let it fully cool on a rack before cutting it up. Sprinkle a light layer of optional zero-calorie confectioners' sugar for a sweet finish.
# Notes:
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This bread is full of protein, making it great for snacks or an energy-boosting breakfast.
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Did you know? You can whip up oat flour by blending rolled oats until smooth.
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Keep it in a sealed container at room temperature for 3 days, or refrigerate if you want it to last for up to a week.