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High protein chocolate banana bread sliced on a wooden board, showing moist texture with chocolate chips and protein-rich ingredients, served with a cup of coffee.

High Protein Chocolate Banana Bread Recipe – Healthy Snack Idea

This high protein chocolate banana bread recipe is a delicious and nutritious twist on the classic. Made with ripe bananas, cocoa, protein powder, and chocolate chips, it’s moist, rich, and perfect for meal prep, post-workout snacks, or healthy family treats.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Course Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American Baking, Modern healthy cuisine
Servings 12 slices.
Calories 180 kcal

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk or electric mixer
  • Measuring cups & spoons
  • Loaf pan (9x5 inch)
  • Spatula
  • Wire cooling rack

Ingredients
  

  • 3–4 overripe bananas, mashed
  • ½ cup Greek yogurt (or nut butter)
  • 2 large eggs (or flax eggs for vegan)
  • ½ cup milk (dairy or plant-based)
  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour (or almond/oat flour for gluten-free)
  • ½ cup protein powder (whey or plant-based)
  • ½ cup cocoa powder
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ cup dark chocolate chips
  • 2–3 tbsp honey or maple syrup (optional, for sweetness)

Instructions
 

  • Prepare bananas: Mash overripe bananas until smooth.
  • Mix wet ingredients: Combine bananas, yogurt/nut butter, eggs, milk, and sweetener. Stir until blended.
  • Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk flour, protein powder, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
  • Fold together: Add dry mixture to wet ingredients. Stir gently until just combined.
  • Add chocolate: Fold in chocolate chips.
  • Bake: Pour batter into a greased loaf pan. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 45–55 minutes, until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  • Cool: Rest loaf in pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire rack. Cool completely before slicing.
  • Serve: Enjoy plain, or with a drizzle of nut butter for extra protein.

Notes

  • Bananas: Use overripe bananas for maximum sweetness and moisture.
  • Protein powder: Balance with wet ingredients to avoid dryness.
  • Chocolate: Dark chocolate chips add richness; swap for sugar-free chips if preferred.
  • Variations: Try double chocolate, peanut butter, vegan, or gluten-free adaptations.
  • Storage: Refrigerate up to 5 days; freeze slices individually for up to 2 months.
  • Serving tip: Best enjoyed cooled for clean slices and balanced flavor.
Keyword chocolate banana bread, healthy baking, high-protein dessert, post-workout snack, protein banana bread