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Servings: 2 loaves

High-Protein Banana Bread (Gluten Free)

This banana bread comes out moist, soft, and delicious every time. Packed with protein and made with unrefined sugar, you'll feel guilt-free enjoying this delicious sweet treat.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 6 ripe bananas mashed
  • 1 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 1 cup cottage cheese
  • 6 large eggs
  • 1 cup whey protein powder unflavored or vanilla
  • 1 cup coconut sugar or sugar of choice
  • 1 cup coconut flour
  • 3 tsp vanilla extract
  • 3 tsp cinnamon
  • 3 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
Optional
  • 1 banana sliced, for garnish

Equipment

  • 2 large loaf pans

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease 2 loaf pans and set aside.
  2. Add bananas to a large mixing bowl and mash with a fork. Then add melted butter, cottage cheese, eggs, vanilla, and sugar of choice and mix together until smooth.
  3. Stir in whey protein, coconut flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt until just combined.
  4. Pour into pans. Smooth the tops. Add sliced banana for garnish. Bake loaves for 45–55 minutes.
  5. Let cool fully before slicing. Serve with butter and flaky sea salt and enjoy!

Notes

For best flavor and texture, store at room temperature in an airtight container in a cool dry place, away from direct sunlight for 3-4 days. 
For refrigerator storage, wrap the loaf to minimize air exposure and place in a sealed container in the fridge for up to 10 days.