Description
This Chocolate Protein Banana Bread is a delicious twist on the classic recipe. This version incorporates protein powder, ripe bananas, and black cocoa for a flavourful and moist treat. Enjoy it as a protein-packed snack or a post-workout refuel option.
Ingredients
Scale
Wet Ingredients:
- 3 ripe bananas
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1 egg
- 2 tbsp canola oil
Dry Ingredients:
- 2 scoops protein powder any flavour works – I used Cookies n Cream!
- 1/4 cup black cocoa powder regular cocoa powder works too, but try to find black cocoa if you can!
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, take your ripe bananas and mash them until smooth. The riper the bananas, the sweeter and more flavourful your bread will be.
- Add the maple syrup, egg, and canola oil to the mashed bananas. Mix well until all the wet ingredients are thoroughly combined.
- Add in the protein powder, black cocoa powder, all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt into the bowl. Gently fold the ingredients together until just combined. Be careful not to over-mix, as this can result in a dense bread.
- Mix in the chocolate chips. Pro tip: use chopped chocolate instead of chocolate chips – these will melt better and create delicious pockets of chocolaty goodness throughout the bread.
- Pour the batter into a lined and greased loaf pan.
- Place the loaf pan in the preheated oven and bake for 45-55 minutes. To check for doneness, insert a toothpick into the centre of the bread. If it comes out clean or with a few crumbs clinging to it, your banana bread is ready.
- Once baked, remove the banana bread from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes. This helps it set and become easier to slice.
- After cooling slightly, transfer the banana bread to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Wrap the baked and cooled Protein Chocolate Banana Bread tightly in plastic wrap or place it in an airtight container for storage.
- Avoid slicing the bread until you’re ready to eat to maintain its moisture and freshness.
- Store the bread at room temperature instead of refrigerating it to preserve its texture.
- If storing for an extended period, freeze individual slices in freezer-safe bags or containers.
- Thaw frozen slices at room temperature before enjoying.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15mins
- Category: Desssert
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 10 slices
- Calories: 250kcal
- Fat: 8g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Protein: 15g
Keywords: Chocolate Protein Banana Bread