Chunky Monkey Protein Banana Bread Gluten Free
If you're looking for a high protein banana bread recipe that is as equally delicious as it is good for you, then you have to try this Chunky Monkey Protein Banana Bread recipe! Made with simple ingredients like paleo baking flour, overripe bananas, your favorite protein powder, rich chocolate chunks & crunchy walnuts. It's a healthy snack you'll be excited to eat the next time you're craving banana bread but want to try something a little different.
Ingredients
Wet Ingredients
- 2 medium ripe bananas
- 2 large eggs room temperature
- ¼ cup real maple syrup
- ¼ cup almond milk or milk of choice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup Bob's Red Mill Paleo Flour or gluten free baking flour
- 1 scoop vanilla protein powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon salt
Mix Ins
- 2-3 squares dark chocolate or 2 tablespoon dark chocolate chips
- 2 tablespoon chopped walnuts
Instructions
- Preheat oven & prepare the pan. Preheat the oven to 350F & prepare a loaf pan by giving it a gently spritz with pan spray. You can also place a sheet of parchment paper inside to line the pan. Secure the sides with binder clips to help the parchment stay in place.
- Mix the wet ingredients. Add bananas, eggs, maple syrup, milk & vanilla to a large mixing bowl, whisking with a fork to beat the eggs, then gently mashing into the banana. For this recipe, I left the mashed bananas rather chunky, but you can mash them completely if you prefer.
- Mix the dry ingredients. In a small mixing bowl, combine all of the dry ingredients & whisk to combine. Pour the dry ingredients into the wet, folding gently using a silicone spatula until fully combined.
- Add mix ins. Fold in chopped chocolate & walnuts gently using you silicone spatula. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan & smooth over the top with the back of the spatula. Garnish the top of the banana bread with extra chocolate chips if desired.
- Bake. Bake for 20-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Serve immediately or store in the fridge in an airtight container up to 5 days.
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