HEALTHY BANANA BREAD

Ingredients

• 1 cup Oat Flour (store‑bought or homemade from rolled oats; certified gluten‑free if needed)
• 0.75 cup Almond Flour (super refined almond flour for extra protein)
• 0.5 cup Protein Powder (any whey or plant‑based protein powder)
• 0.33 cup Coconut Sugar (adds mild caramel flavor; can substitute brown sugar or monk fruit blend)
• 1 tsp Baking Powder (double‑acting)
• 1 tsp Baking Soda
• 0.5 tsp Ground Cinnamon
• 1 cup Ripe Bananas, Mashed (about 265 g; very ripe, brown for extra sweetness)
• 0.5 cup Plain Greek Yogurt (low‑fat 2 %; can use non‑fat, full‑fat, or vanilla yogurt)
• 1 large Whole Egg
• 0.25 cup Egg Whites (≈60 g, about 2 egg whites)
• 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
• 0.33 cup Chocolate Chips (optional; can replace with chopped nuts or dried fruit)
• 1 tsp Coconut Oil (for greasing pan; butter or cooking spray work too)
• 1 sheet Parchment Paper (cut to fit loaf pan)

Instructions

1. Preheat Oven and Prepare Loaf Pan

   Set the oven to 350°F (177°C) and let it preheat. Place parchment paper on a flat surface, set the loaf pan on top, and cut the paper corners to match the pan shape. Lightly coat the pan with coconut oil (or butter/cooking spray) and lay the cut parchment inside, smoothing it down.

   Time: PT5M

   Temperature: 350°F

2. Combine Dry Ingredients

   In a large mixing bowl, whisk together 1 cup oat flour, 3/4 cup almond flour, 1/2 cup protein powder, 1/3 cup coconut sugar, 1 tsp baking powder, 1 tsp baking soda, and 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon until evenly distributed.

   Time: PT5M

3. Prepare Wet Ingredients

   In a separate bowl, mash 1 cup (265 g) ripe bananas until smooth. Add 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt, 1 whole egg, 1/4 cup egg whites, and 1 tsp vanilla extract. Stir until fully combined.

   Time: PT5M

4. Mix Wet and Dry Together

   Pour the wet banana mixture into the bowl of dry ingredients. Gently fold with a spatula or fork until just combined; a few small flour streaks are okay.

   Time: PT3M

5. Transfer Batter to Pan and Add Toppings

   Scrape the batter into the prepared loaf pan, spreading it evenly. Sprinkle 1/3 cup chocolate chips over the top (or use nuts/dried fruit if preferred).

   Time: PT2M

6. Bake the Bread

   Place the pan in the preheated oven. Bake for 35–45 minutes. At the 25‑minute mark, loosely cover the loaf with a sheet of aluminum foil to prevent over‑browning.

   Time: PT40M

   Temperature: 350°F

7. Cool and Remove from Pan

   Allow the loaf to cool in the pan for about 5 minutes, then lift it out using the parchment paper and place on a cooling rack. Let cool completely (about 5 more minutes) before slicing.

   Time: PT10M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

220

Protein

13 g per slice

Carbohydrates

30 g per slice

Fat

7 g per slice

Fiber

3 g per slice