Protein Banana Bread Oil Free (Printable)

Moist, wholesome banana bread packed with protein and naturally sweet flavors—completely free of added oils.

# Ingredient List:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 2 cups rolled oats, blended into flour
02 - 1/2 cup vanilla or unflavored plant-based protein powder
03 - 1 tsp baking soda
04 - 1/2 tsp baking powder
05 - 1/2 tsp cinnamon
06 - 1/4 tsp salt

→ Wet Ingredients

07 - 3 large ripe bananas (about 12 oz), mashed
08 - 2 large eggs
09 - 1/3 cup unsweetened applesauce
10 - 1/3 cup maple syrup or honey
11 - 1 tsp vanilla extract

→ Optional Add-ins

12 - 1/3 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
13 - 1/3 cup dark chocolate chips

# How to Make:

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 medium 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 evenly.
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.

# Helpful Tips:

01 -
  • Every slice stays incredibly moist without any added oil, thanks to the magic combination of ripe bananas and applesauce
  • You get a protein boost that actually keeps you satisfied, making it perfect for breakfast or pre-workout fuel
02 -
  • Overmixing is the enemy here, it activates the protein powder and oats too much, creating a dense, rubbery texture instead of tender crumbs
  • The bread continues cooking while it cools in the pan, so do not worry if it seems slightly underdone when you first pull it out
03 -
  • Use a kitchen scale to measure your oats before and after blending, as volumetric measuring can be inconsistent
  • Room temperature ingredients mix more easily and create a more uniform texture

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