Healthy Cinnamon Swirl Banana Bread

Ingredients

• 3 Ripe bananas (mashed)
• 2 Eggs (large)
• 0.5 cup Greek yogurt (plain non-fat)
• 1 tsp Vanilla extract
• 1.5 cup Oat flour
• 2 scoop Vanilla protein powder (approx 60g)
• 1 tsp Baking powder
• 0.5 tsp Baking soda
• 0.25 tsp Salt
• 0.25 cup Granulated sweetener (such as Swerve or Monkfruit)
• 1 tbsp Ground cinnamon (divided)

Steps

1. 1

   Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a standard loaf pan with non-stick spray or line with parchment paper.

2. 2

   In a large mixing bowl, mash the 3 ripe bananas until smooth. Whisk in the 2 eggs, 1/2 cup Greek yogurt, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract until well combined.

3. 3

   Add the 1.5 cups oat flour, 2 scoops vanilla protein powder, 1 teaspoon baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon baking soda, and 1/4 teaspoon salt to the wet ingredients. Mix until just combined; do not overmix.

4. 4

   In a small separate bowl, create the cinnamon swirl mixture by combining 1/4 cup granulated sweetener with 1 tablespoon of ground cinnamon.

5. 5

   Pour half of the banana bread batter into the prepared loaf pan. Sprinkle half of the cinnamon-sugar mixture evenly over the batter.

6. 6

   Pour the remaining batter over the cinnamon layer, then sprinkle the rest of the cinnamon-sugar on top. Use a knife or skewer to gently swirl the layers together.

7. 7

   Bake for 40-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with just a few moist crumbs.

8. 8

   Allow the bread to cool in the pan for at least 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

If the batter appears too dry (which can happen depending on the brand of protein powder used), add 1-2 tablespoons of water or almond milk until it reaches a pourable consistency. The 85g protein count refers to the entire loaf.

Nutrition per serving

• high-protein
• banana bread
• healthy baking
• refined sugar-free
• breakfast
• snack
• low-calorie