High-Protein Chocolate Banana Bread
A delightful twist on traditional banana bread, combining rich chocolate flavor with a hearty protein punch.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Total Time: 65 minutes
- Yield: 10 slices 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free, Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 ripe bananas
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1 scoop protein powder
- 1 cup gluten-free flour
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a loaf pan with parchment paper.
- Mash the ripe bananas until smooth in a large bowl.
- Stir in the cocoa powder, protein powder, gluten-free flour, baking soda, and salt until combined.
- Add honey or maple syrup and applesauce; mix until well blended.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
- Bake for 45-55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow to cool before slicing.
Notes
For extra richness, consider adding dark chocolate chips to the batter. Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or in the fridge for up to a week.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg