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Quick & Easy High Protein Baking Recipes with Banana - Simple, Satisfying, and Delicious

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

Ingredients

  • Bananas: Very ripe (spotty) for maximum sweetness and moisture
  • Protein powder: Vanilla or unflavored; whey or plant-based
  • Eggs (or flax eggs for vegan options)
  • Greek yogurt (or dairy-free yogurt)
  • Rolled oats or oat flour (you can blend your own)
  • Almond flour or whole wheat flour
  • Nut butter: Peanut, almond, or cashew
  • Milk of choice: Dairy or unsweetened almond/oat milk
  • Baking powder and baking soda
  • Cinnamon, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt
  • Optional add-ins: Dark chocolate chips, chopped nuts, chia seeds, shredded coconut, blueberries

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tin or grease lightly.
  • Mash 2 large ripe bananas in a bowl. Whisk in 2 eggs, 1/2 cup Greek yogurt, 1 teaspoon vanilla, and 2 tablespoons melted coconut oil or butter.
  • In another bowl, combine 1 cup oat flour, 1/2 cup almond flour, 1/2 cup vanilla protein powder, 1 teaspoon baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon baking soda, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, and a pinch of salt.
  • Fold the dry mix into the wet ingredients. If it looks too thick, add 2–4 tablespoons milk to loosen. Stir in 1/4 cup chocolate chips or nuts if you like.
  • Divide into 10–12 muffin cups. Bake 16–20 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool before removing.
  • Preheat to 350°F (175°C). Line a loaf pan with parchment.
  • Mash 3 very ripe bananas. Stir in 2 eggs, 1/2 cup Greek yogurt, 1/4 cup maple syrup or honey, and 1 teaspoon vanilla.
  • Mix dry: 1 cup oat flour, 1/2 cup whole wheat flour, 1/2 cup unflavored or vanilla protein powder, 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon baking soda, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, and 1/4 teaspoon salt.
  • Combine wet and dry until just mixed. Fold in 1/3 cup chopped walnuts or pecans if desired.
  • Pour into the pan. Bake 40–50 minutes, covering loosely with foil after 30 minutes if browning fast. Cool fully before slicing for clean cuts.
  • Preheat to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet.
  • Mash 2 ripe bananas. Stir in 1 cup quick oats, 1/3 cup vanilla protein powder, 2 tablespoons peanut butter, and a pinch of salt.
  • Add-ins: 2 tablespoons mini chocolate chips or chopped nuts if you want.
  • Scoop onto the sheet and flatten slightly. Bake 10–12 minutes until set. Cool before lifting.