Sugar-Free Banana Bread with a Protein Boost
At RheinNatur, we have a (healthy) obsession with testing new recipes, especially for guilt-free snacks.
Today on the menu: a simple, sugar-free banana bread that sneaks in an extra hit of protein. It's naturally sweetened, made with whole-food oats, and comes together in about ten minutes of hands-on work. The hardest part is waiting for it to bake.
Why You'll Love This Recipe
- Naturally sweet without refined sugar
- Protein-packed - added whey makes it a satisfying post-workout snack
- Honestly easy - one bow, one fork, a blender and a few minutes is all you need
- Customizable to your liking - more protein? more chocolate? It's all up to you.
Ingredients
| Ingredient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Oats | 250 g |
| Ripe bananas | 2 |
| Eggs | 2 |
| Whey Ppotein (chocolate, vanilla or neutral) | 30 g |
| Natural cocoa | 20 g |
| Baking soda | 1 tbsp |
Preparation
- 1
Blend the oats into a fine flour using a blender or food processor.
- 2
Mash the bananas with a fork until smooth (a few small lumps are fine).
- 3
Crack the eggs over the bananas, then add the ground oats, whey, cocoa, and baking soda.
- 4
Mix everything together by hand or with a mixer until just combined.
- 5
Pour the batter into a greased or lined baking tin.
- 6
Bake at 180°C for about 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- 7
Cool for 10-15 minutes before slicing. It’s worth the wait.