Description
To truly appreciate the brilliance of this bake, it helps to break down exactly what a high-quality Double Chocolate Protein Banana Bread recipe aims to achieve. At its core, this dish is an optimized, fitness-friendly evolution of the classic quick bread, specifically formulated to offer an elevated macronutrient profile. Instead of relying solely on heavy amounts of refined white flour and processed white sugars, this smart recipe uses natural fruit sugars as its primary sweetener and moisture foundation.
Ingredients
For the Banana Bread
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- 2 large eggs
- ¼ cup Greek yogurt
- ¼ cup honey or maple syrup
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour (or oat flour)
- ½ cup chocolate protein powder
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ cup milk (dairy or non-dairy)
- ½ cup dark chocolate chips
Optional Toppings
- Extra chocolate chips
- Sliced banana
- Chopped walnuts
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a 9×5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mash bananas until smooth.
- Add eggs, Greek yogurt, honey (or maple syrup), and vanilla. Mix until combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, protein powder, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- Add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture. Pour in milk and gently mix until combined.
- Fold in chocolate chips, being careful not to overmix.
- Pour batter into the loaf pan and sprinkle extra chocolate chips on top if desired.
- Bake for 45–55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out mostly clean.
- Cool for 10–15 minutes before slicing.
Notes
Every slice is loaded with deep chocolate flavor, soft banana goodness, and a tender texture that makes this protein banana bread a recipe you’ll want to make again and again.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 230 kcal
Keywords: Double Chocolate Protein Bread, Healthy Chocolate Banana Loaf, High Protein Banana Bread