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Easy Banana Protein Bread for Breakfast or Post-Workout - Simple, Satisfying, and High-Protein

Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients

  • 3 medium very ripe bananas (the spottier, the better)
  • 2 large eggs
  • ½ cup plain Greek yogurt (2% or whole milk for best texture)
  • ¼ cup maple syrup or honey (optional, adjust to taste)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup oat flour (store-bought or ground oats)
  • ½ cup whey or plant-based protein powder (vanilla or unflavored)
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
  • ¼ teaspoon fine salt
  • 2 tablespoons neutral oil or melted coconut oil
  • Optional add-ins: 1/3 cup chopped walnuts or pecans, 1/3 cup dark chocolate chips, 2 tablespoons chia or flax seeds

Instructions

  • Prep the pan and oven: Heat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9x5-inch loaf pan with parchment and lightly grease the sides.
  • Mash the bananas: In a large bowl, mash bananas with a fork until mostly smooth with some small lumps.
  • Add the wet ingredients: Whisk in eggs, Greek yogurt, maple syrup or honey, vanilla, and oil until well combined.
  • Mix the dry ingredients: In the same bowl, add oat flour, protein powder, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt. Stir gently until just combined. Don’t overmix.
  • Fold in extras: If using nuts, chocolate chips, or seeds, fold them in now.
  • Fill the pan: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
  • Bake: Bake for 40–50 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs. If the top is browning too fast, tent loosely with foil for the last 10 minutes.
  • Cool properly: Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then lift it out and cool on a rack for at least 30 minutes before slicing. This helps it set and stay moist.
  • Slice and serve: Cut into thick slices and enjoy warm or at room temp. Add a smear of peanut butter or yogurt for extra protein.