Protein-Packed Banana Bread

This Protein-Packed Banana Bread is a delicious and nutritious twist on a classic American dessert, perfect for a healthy snack or breakfast. Packed with protein and natural sweetness from ripe bananas, it satisfies your cravings without the guilt.

Ingredients

• ripe bananas - 2 medium (approx. 250g)
• egg - 1 large
• Greek yogurt - 100g
• oats - 50g
• almond flour - 50g
• honey - 2 tablespoons (30ml)
• baking powder - 1 teaspoon (5g)
• baking soda - 1/2 teaspoon (2g)
• cinnamon - 1/2 teaspoon (2g)
• salt - a pinch
• chopped walnuts - 30g (optional)
• dark chocolate chips - 30g (optional)

Steps

1. Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F) and grease a small loaf pan.
2. In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth.
3. Add the egg, Greek yogurt, and honey to the mashed bananas, and mix until well combined.
4. In another bowl, combine the oats, almond flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined. Do not overmix.
6. Fold in the chopped walnuts and dark chocolate chips if using.
7. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
8. Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
9. Allow the banana bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
10. Slice and serve as a delicious and nutritious snack.

Nutrition

• Calories: 250
• Protein: 8 g
• Carbs: 35 g
• Fiber: 4 g
• Sugar: 10 g
• Sodium: 150 mg
• Cholesterol: 70 mg
• Total Fat: 7 g
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
• Water: 0.1 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein for muscle repair and growth.
• Rich in fiber which aids digestion and promotes satiety.

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