Make quick work of breakfast or snack time with this satisfying (and so yummy) Protein Banana Bread. It's a delicious mix of nutrients and perfect to make ahead and share with the kids.
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Coat a mini loaf pan or standard 9x5-inch loaf pan with nonstick spray.
In a large bowl, stir together the yogurt, banana, maple syrup, peanut butter, eggs, and vanilla.
Add the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
Gently stir the yogurt mixture into the flour mixture.
Pour batter into the prepared pan.
Bake for 26-28 minutes if using a mini loaf pan or until the edges are lightly golden brown and a cake tester inserted into the center comes out clean. Let cool for 5 minutes in the pan, then remove from pan and cool completely on a wire rack before slicing.
To make in a standard 9x5-inch baking loaf pan, reduce the oven temperature to 350 degrees F and bake for 55-60 minutes. Towards the end of baking, if the bread is browning a lot on top, cover with foil and continue baking.
Notes
To make as muffins, bake at 375 for 14-16 minutes using a standard size muffin pan.Once cooled, store in an airtight container for up to 3 days at room temperature. Store in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 5 days. Warm slightly to serve from the fridge or toast to serve if desired.You can also freeze the bread, either sliced or as a whole loaf, in a freezer bag with as much air removed as possible for up to 3 months. Thaw at room temperature or in 15 second increments in the microwave.I like using whole-milk Greek yogurt in this recipe, as it has the most protein.Feel free to add chocolate chips to the batter or stir in some blueberries.Peanut-free: Use melted butter for the peanut butter.Gluten-free: Substitute cup-for-cup gluten-free flour in place of the wheat flours.You can use a regular 9x5-inch loaf pan or a mini loaf pan. They work the same; the only difference is the baking time.Protein powder (optional): You can add protein powder—plant-based, whey protein powder, homemade protein powder, or a kids protein powder—to this recipe for additional protein if you'd like.