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Chocolate Protein Banana Bread

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  • Author: laloti
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 55 minutes
  • Total Time: 65 minutes
  • Yield: 1 loaf (about 8 servings)
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A delightful and nutritious banana bread packed with protein and rich chocolate flavor, perfect as a snack or post-workout treat.


Ingredients

  • 3 ripe bananas
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup
  • 1 egg
  • 2 tbsp canola oil
  • 2 scoops protein powder (any flavor)
  • 1/4 cup black cocoa powder (or regular cocoa powder)
  • 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup chocolate chips


Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Mash the ripe bananas in a large bowl until smooth.
  3. Add maple syrup, egg, and canola oil to the bananas and mix well.
  4. Gently fold in the protein powder, black cocoa powder, all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt until just combined.
  5. Mix in the chocolate chips.
  6. Pour the batter into a lined and greased loaf pan.
  7. Bake for 45-55 minutes, checking for doneness with a toothpick.
  8. Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

For an extra chocolaty experience, consider using chopped chocolate instead of chocolate chips.