Protein Banana Bread Oil Free (Print View)
Moist, protein-packed banana bread made without oil. Naturally sweetened and wholesome for breakfast or snacks.
# What You'll Need:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 - 2 cups rolled oats, blended into flour
02 - 1/4 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 (about 12 oz), mashed
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
# Step-by-Step 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, combine the oat flour, protein powder, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt. Whisk to evenly distribute the leavening agents and spices.
04 - Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture using a spatula. Mix just until combined and no dry streaks remain. Do not overmix to prevent dense texture.
05 - Stir in chopped nuts or dark chocolate chips if desired.
06 - Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Use a spatula to smooth the top evenly.
07 - Bake for 45–55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with just a few moist crumbs.
08 - Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then carefully remove and transfer to a wire rack. Cool completely before slicing for clean cuts.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- You get that cozy banana bread comfort without the post-slice energy crash, thanks to the protein and fiber from whole ingredients.
- The texture is incredibly moist and tender, proving you dont need a drop of oil to create something worth savoring slowly.
02 -
- Overmixing the batter makes protein breads tough and dense, so stop folding the moment the flour disappears.
- The bread continues cooking as it cools in the pan, so removing it while slightly underdone is better than risking a dry final result.
03 -
- Room temperature ingredients blend more easily, so pull your eggs and applesauce out about 20 minutes before starting.
- If your protein powder is heavily sweetened or flavored, reduce the maple syrup slightly to keep the sweetness balanced.