Protein Banana Bread Oil Free (Printable Version)
Moist, protein-packed banana bread sweetened naturally with ripe bananas and maple syrup—no oil needed for this wholesome treat.
# What You'll Need:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 - 2 cups rolled oats, blended into flour
02 - 1/2 cup vanilla or unflavored plant-based protein powder
03 - 1 teaspoon baking soda
04 - 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
05 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
06 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
→ Wet Ingredients
07 - 3 large ripe bananas, mashed (about 12 ounces)
08 - 2 large eggs
09 - 1/3 cup unsweetened applesauce
10 - 1/3 cup maple syrup or honey
11 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Optional Add-ins
12 - 1/3 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
13 - 1/3 cup dark chocolate chips
# Directions:
01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a 9 x 5 inch loaf pan with parchment paper.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, mash the bananas thoroughly until smooth. Whisk in the eggs, applesauce, maple syrup, and vanilla extract until well combined.
03 - In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the oat flour, protein powder, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt until evenly distributed.
04 - Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture using a spatula. Mix until just combined—do not overmix as this can make the bread dense.
05 - Stir in the chopped nuts or dark chocolate chips if desired.
06 - Transfer the batter to the prepared loaf pan. Use a spatula to smooth the top evenly.
07 - Bake for 45 to 55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
08 - Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack and allow to cool completely before slicing for best texture.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- It tastes like an indulgent treat but fuels you with real protein and fiber
- The texture is incredibly moist without a single drop of added oil
02 -
- Overmixing activates the protein powder and creates a rubbery texture so fold gently and stop immediately
- This bread continues baking as it cools so removing it when slightly underdone is better than dry
03 -
- Blend your oats right before mixing for the freshest flavor and best texture
- Use the pan measurement specified as smaller pans cause overflow