Protein banana bread

Here's to another protein packed delicious baked treat! Of all the baking that I've done with protein powders, I can confidently say that this banana bread has been the tastiest so far! I used to always keep away from protein powders whilst baking because using them often leads to dry and tough baked goods.

However, as long as you stick to three main rules, you should be fine. Firstly, make sure to never have a batter with more than about a 1/3 protein powder, secondly partly use some sort of other 'flour' such as oats, ground almonds or whole wheat flour in the mix and lastly add in some moderately fatty binder such as eggs or avocado, you will end up with a tasty low-carb treat.

I know that many of you, especially women, are probably slightly weary of protein powders, being scared of the fact that 'they make you big and bulky'. However, this couldn't be any further from the truth. As long as you opt for a 100% protein powder, with no added bulkers etc, then protein powders are the perfect supplement to a healthy lifestyle, especially if you tend to exercise regularly. When exercising, you are essentially wearing and tearing muscles down which then tend to be repaired and rebuilt through proper nutrition. Good sources of protein ensure that this process is effective and contributes to your overall feeling of wellbeing. Obviously, there are so many natural sources of protein through beans, tofu, meat and so on, but protein powders are just a great and easy way to increase your protein intake and are great substitutes to conventional flour in baking.

PROTEIN PACKED BANANA BREAD

• 1 large overripe banana/ 2 medium sized
• 30g sweetener of choice, I used honey
• 1 egg
• 75 ml of non fat milk/non-dairy milk
• 50 g of finely ground up oats
• 1 large scoop (about 50 g) of protein powder (vanilla or chocolate should work well)
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 2 tsp oil: coconut or olive oil
• dark chocolate chips and broken nuts: optional

1. In a large bowl, mash up the banana until smooth. Mix in the honey, oil and egg until you obtain a consistent batter.
2. Fold in the flour of choice, protein powder, cinnamon and baking powder. Slowly pour in enough milk to make a smooth batter, making sure not to overmix. 
3. Fold in chocolate chips and nuts if using. Pour the batter into a greased and floured or a silicon cake mold.
4. Bake in a preheated oven at 170 degrees Celsius until golden brown making sure not to overbake! I used 2 mini loaf molds and baked mine for 18 minutes. Baking time will vary according to the size of your mold.

I also made a quick and healthy beef moussaka yesterday that shall be posted soon along with my chicken curry that I have been meaning to post for quite a while, sadly revision has got the best of me at the moment.

Also, protein truffles have come in handy recently, perfect little revision snack!
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