BANANA BREAD - VEGAN - GLUTEN FREE - HIGH PROTEIN
10 People
268 Cals
BANANA BREAD - VEGAN - GLUTEN FREE - HIGH PROTEIN
10 People
268 Cals
About the recipe
Soft, moist and beautifully nourishing…this Salted Caramel Banana Bread tastes like something you’d find in a beautiful wholefood café, yet it’s made with simple wholesome ingredients in one bowl.Naturally sweet bananas are blended with creamy nut butter, almond meal and salted caramel protein powder to create the most delicious high-protein banana bread that’s soft, comforting and incredibly satisfying.I love this recipe because it feels indulgent while still supporting energy, satiety and wellbeing. Each slice is packed with plant protein, healthy fats and fibre to help keep you fuller for longer — making it perfect for breakfast, afternoon tea or a healthy little snack with coffee.The almond meal gives this loaf a rich buttery texture without dairy or gluten, while bananas provide natural sweetness, potassium and prebiotic fibre to support gut health. The added protein helps support muscle repair, blood sugar balance and sustained energy throughout the day.And honestly…the combination of salted caramel, banana and dark chocolate is just magic.Finished with a creamy salted caramel protein frosting and topped with extra banana, this loaf is wholesome comfort food at its absolute best.Perfect served slightly warm, chilled from the fridge or toasted the next day.
Nutrition Per Serving
268
Calories
16g
Fat
4g
Saturates
10g
Sugars
158mg
Salt
12g
Protein
21g
Carbs
5g
Fibre
Ingredients
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BANANA BREAD
- 3 ripe bananas mashed
- ¼ cup peanut butter or almond butter
- 60 ml maple syrup or monk fruit sweetener
- 200 g almond meal | almond flour
- 50 g Pea Protein Powder (Healthy Chef)
- 2 tsp baking powder
- pinch sea salt
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 125 ml plant-based milk of choice
OPTIONAL EXTRAS
- 100 g dark chocolate chopped
- 1 banana sliced lengthways for decoration
PROTEIN FROSTING (OPTIONAL)
- 250 ml coconut yoghurt
- 2 tbsp Pea Protein Powder
- 1 tsp maple syrup or monk fruit sweetener
Method
- PREHEAT the oven to 160°C fan-forced.
- LINE a loaf tin with baking paper.
- MASH the bananas in a large bowl then stir through the peanut butter and maple syrup until smooth and creamy.
- ADD the almond meal, protein powder, baking powder, salt and cinnamon.
- POUR IN the milk and mix gently to form a thick batter.
- FOLD through the chopped dark chocolate if using.
- SPOON the batter into the prepared loaf tin and smooth the top. Decorate with extra banana if desired.
- BAKE for 50–60 minutes or until golden and cooked through. Cover loosely with foil towards the end of baking if the top is browning too quickly.
- REMOVE from the oven and allow to cool completely before slicing.
- SERVE with or without frosting.
- TO MAKE THE FROSTING just mix all the ingredients together. This is totally optional, but delicious.
NOTES + INSPIRATION
The loaf becomes even more moist and fudgy the next day.
Store covered in the fridge for 4–5 days. Freezer friendly. HEALTH BENEFITS
Bananas are rich in potassium and natural prebiotic fibre to support digestion, gut health and sustained energy. Almond meal provides healthy fats, vitamin E, magnesium and plant protein while keeping the loaf naturally gluten free and beautifully moist. The addition of pea protein supports muscle repair, satiety and stable energy levels while adding a delicious flavour.
The loaf becomes even more moist and fudgy the next day.
Store covered in the fridge for 4–5 days. Freezer friendly. HEALTH BENEFITS
Bananas are rich in potassium and natural prebiotic fibre to support digestion, gut health and sustained energy. Almond meal provides healthy fats, vitamin E, magnesium and plant protein while keeping the loaf naturally gluten free and beautifully moist. The addition of pea protein supports muscle repair, satiety and stable energy levels while adding a delicious flavour.
