Protein Banana Bread Oil Free (Printable)

Moist, protein-packed banana bread made without oil for a wholesome breakfast or snack.

# What you need:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 2 cups rolled oats, blended into flour
02 - 1/2 cup vanilla or unflavored plant-based protein powder
03 - 1 teaspoon baking soda
04 - 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
05 - 1/2 teaspoon 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 - 1/4 cup maple syrup or honey
11 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Optional Add-ins

12 - 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
13 - 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips

# 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. Whisk in the eggs, applesauce, maple syrup, and vanilla extract until smooth.
03 - In a separate bowl, combine oat flour, protein powder, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
04 - Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined. Do not overmix.
05 - Stir in nuts or chocolate chips, if using.
06 - Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
07 - Bake for 45 to 55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
08 - Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • You get protein and satisfaction in every bite without any oil or processed ingredients
  • The texture is incredibly moist, proving healthy baking does not have to feel dry or disappointing
02 -
  • Overmixing the batter is the number one mistake that leads to dense, rubbery bread, so stop as soon as the flour disappears
  • The bread continues baking slightly as it cools in the pan, so do not worry if it seems slightly underdone when you first pull it out
03 -
  • Grinding your own oat flour takes just minutes and tastes noticeably fresher than store-bought versions
  • Room temperature ingredients combine more smoothly, so take your eggs and applesauce out of the fridge before starting

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