Protein Banana Bread with Collagen Peptides
This protein banana bread recipe features whole grains, collagen peptides, and is naturally sweetened from ripe bananas and dates. Plus, you get to customize it with various add-ins of your choice.
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 cup white whole wheat flour or regular whole wheat flour
- 1/4 cup collagen peptides
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3 small ripe bananas, mashed (about 1 1/4 cup mashed)
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup Medjool dates, pitted
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup add-ins of your choice (chocolate chips, shredded coconut, chopped nuts, etc.)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, collagen, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
- In a blender or food processor, blend bananas, eggs, dates, maple syrup, coconut oil, and vanilla until smooth.
- Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir with a spatula until combined. Fold in add-ins. Batter will be slightly thick.
- Grease or line an 8.5" x 4.5" loaf pan or two 5.75" x 3” mini loaf pans with parchment paper. (If you want to make banana muffins instead, see the instructions in the recipe note below.)
- Pour batter into the pan(s). Bake 30–40 minutes for a standard loaf or 20–30 minutes for mini loaves, until golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool before removing and slicing.
Notes
Muffin Instructions: To make banana bread muffins instead of a loaf, divide the batter evenly into a greased or lined 12-cup muffin tin, filling each about 3/4 full. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 18–22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let muffins cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutrition Note: This is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator. Nutrition may vary depending on ingredients used. This calculation is for walnuts as the add-ins. For more nutrition information, seek a professional registered dietitian's advice.
Dates Note: If your dates are super hard, soak them in hot water for about 30 minutes before blending.
Bonus Tip: Make a parchment paper sling to easily lift your loaf out of the pan after baking. Want more mini loaves? Double the recipe to make four instead of two.
Nutrition
Serving: 1sliceCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 27gProtein: 7gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 170mgFiber: 4gSugar: 11g
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