Description
This High-Protein Sugar-Free Banana Bread combines the natural sweetness of ripe bananas and monk fruit sweetener to create a deliciously moist loaf, packed with protein and free of refined sugars, perfect for health-conscious individuals.
Ingredients
3 large Bananas, very overripe
2 large Eggs, pasture-raised
1/2 cup Greek Yogurt, plain, full-fat
1/4 cup Coconut Oil, melted
2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract, pure Madagascar
1/2 cup Monk Fruit Sweetener, granulated
1.5 cups Oat Flour, gluten-free
2 scoops Protein Powder, vanilla
1 teaspoon Baking Soda
1 tablespoon Cinnamon, ground Ceylo
1/2 teaspoon Sea Salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5 inch loaf pan with coconut oil and line the bottom with parchment paper
- In a large mixing bowl, mash the bananas until smooth with a few lumps
- Whisk in the eggs, Greek yogurt, melted coconut oil, vanilla extract, and monk fruit sweetener until well combined
- In a separate bowl, sift together the oat flour, protein powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and sea salt
- Gently fold the dry mixture into the wet mixture until just combined
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 45 to 55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clea
- Allow the loaf to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack
Notes
Ensure eggs and yogurt are at room temperature to prevent the coconut oil from seizing.
For a decorative touch, slice a banana lengthwise and place it on top of the batter before baking.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 50 mins
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 185 kcal
- Sugar: 7g (natural)
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 70mg