Protein Banana Bread
High protein, High fiber, Only natural unrefined sugar.
I am a huge banana bread fan, but so often these breads are filled with a ton of processed sugar. While starting my return to fitness and breastfeeding my second child I really needed a high protein snack to help keep me fueled. I started playing around with banana bread recipes and finally made a winner! The use of natural sweeteners and unrefined oils help prevent a blood sugar spike, while the xtra protein and fiber hep keep you feeling full longer.
Recipe:
1/3 cup melted coconut oil or extra virgin olive oil
1/4 to 1/2 cup of honey or maple syrup (I usually reduce to 1/4 if I’m adding chocolate chips!)
2 eggs
1 cup mashed ripe bananas (about 2 1/2 medium bananas or 3 small bananas)
1/4 cup milk of choice
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 cups Almond Flour
1/2 cup protein powder of choice
1/2 cup ground flax seed
*Optional: 1/2 cup chocolate chips (bonus if you make it dark chocolate thats 70% or greater)
Instructions
Pre-heat oven to 325 degrees F. Grease a 9x 5-inch loaf pan (I use the extra coconut oil)
In a large bowl, beat the oil and honey together with a whisk. Add the eggs, mixing well, then mix in the mashed bananas and milk.
Add the baking soda, vanilla, salt and cinnamon until well mixed, then add in the flour.
Pour the batter into your greased loaf pan and then cook for 55 min to 60 min or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
***Want to make muffins instead? The recipe is the same, just adjust your baking time to 20-25 min
