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High-Protein Chocolate Banana Bread topped with chocolate chips and bananas

High-Protein Chocolate Banana Bread

This dense and moist loaf combines ripe banana sweetness with cocoa bitterness and includes protein powder for a nutritious breakfast or snack.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 160
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main ingredients
  • 3 pieces ripe bananas Use very ripe bananas for best flavor.
  • 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 scoop protein powder (about 25–30 g; whey or plant) Whey gives a cleaner flavor; plant blends may add earthiness.
  • 1 cup almond flour Keeps the loaf tender and gluten-free.
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup (optional) Add for extra sweetness.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment.
  2. In a large bowl, mash the 3 ripe bananas until mostly smooth with a few small chunks for texture.
  3. Add the cocoa powder, protein powder, almond flour, baking soda, and baking powder to the bananas. Stir until the dry ingredients are evenly incorporated.
  4. Mix in the honey or maple syrup (if using), vanilla extract, and unsweetened applesauce. Stir until the batter is uniform and glossy.
Baking
  1. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
  2. Bake for 40–50 minutes. A toothpick inserted in the center should come out with a few moist crumbs but not wet batter. Start checking at 40 minutes.
  3. Let the loaf cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

Notes

Keep in an airtight container or wrapped in plastic at room temperature for up to 48 hours. Refrigerate for up to 5 days, up to 3 months in the freezer. Best served warm or at room temperature. Don't overmix once adding dry ingredients; fold just until combined.