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    Home > Blog > Protein Bread Recipes

    Healthy Banana Nut Bread (Gluten Free)

    Updated: Sep 17, 2022 · Published: Apr 7, 2014 · By Andréa Marchese · This post may contain affiliate links · 13 Comments

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    This recipe for Healthy Banana Nut Bread is so good, your friends and family won't believe it is gluten free and there is protein powder in it!

    loaf of banana nut bread with one slice down in front on a white backdrop
    Healthy Gluten Free Banana Nut Bread

    I started with a regular recipe for banana nut bread, and made some changes for this to be a healthier version. It also happens to be gluten free, and is in fact better with oat flour than all purpose.

    After trying different better-for-you sweeteners in this recipe, I decided on coconut sugar. It is natural and low glycemic (and so delicious!).

    loaf of banana nut bread with one slice down in front on a white backdrop

    Healthy Banana Nut Bread (Gluten Free)

    Makes one loaf (8 pieces).
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    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 40 minutes
    Total Time: 50 minutes
    Servings: 8
    Calories: 288kcal
    Author: Andréa

    Ingredients

    • 3 medium ripe bananas, mashed 354g
    • ¼ cup non-fat Greek yogurt 57g
    • ½ cup coconut sugar 96g
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • ¼ cup coconut oil, melted 56g
    • 1 whole large egg 50g
    • 1 cup oat flour 120g
    • ¾ cup unflavored whey protein powder 60g
    • 1 teaspoon baking soda
    • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
    • ⅓ cup chopped nuts 36g

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 325F (163C) and spray a loaf pan with non-stick cooking spray.
    • Mix bananas, yogurt, coconut sugar, and vanilla until combined.
    • Add coconut oil and egg. Mix well.
    • Add oat flour, whey protein, baking soda, and cinnamon. Mix well.
    • Fold in chopped nuts and pour into pan.
    • Bake for 45-50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
    • Let cool in pan for 10 minutes, then remove from pan and let cool completely.
    • Slice and enjoy! Store refrigerated or frozen.

    Notes

    A note about substitutions: because each type of protein powder has a distinct flavor and texture when baked, I would not try substituting different types of protein powders in this recipe.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1slice | Calories: 288kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 12g | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 18g
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    Comments

    1. Andréa

      March 07, 2015 at 7:18 pm

      Hi Tim,
      I'm glad to hear you enjoyed the recipe! I have an "easy" tag here on lots of recipes. Click the link and you can find lots more to make!
      Thanks for writing in. :)
      Andréa

    2. Tim Yarrow

      March 07, 2015 at 1:34 pm

      5 stars
      Had a day of training and ended up doing this banana loaf. Really easy to do (I haven't baked since school and now 43!!), sat down with a coffee and promptly devoured half of it. Well I am on a re-feed day :)

    3. Andréa

      February 04, 2015 at 4:22 pm

      Absolutely, Alexis! I've done that, too! You might want to add a little sweetener, though, since pumpkin isn't as sweet as banana.
      Glad you are enjoying the recipes!
      :)
      Andréa

    4. Alexis

      February 01, 2015 at 6:08 pm

      Hi Andrea!
      I have a bunch of leftover pumpkin (I actually just made the Pumpkin Protein Cookies and they're amazing!) so could I use this recipe but sub the banana with pumpkin to make a pumpkin bread? Thanks for all the incredible recipes!!

    5. Andréa

      July 28, 2014 at 5:50 pm

      Hi Rose,
      I just tried it with chia egg-replacer (chia seeds + water) and it was delicious, but it didn't set up properly as bread. The outside was formed, but the inside was more like a banana bread custard. The uncooked batter was also delicious, so I'm now inspired to make something of it! A proper vegan treat!
      Thanks for writing in,
      Andréa

    6. Rose

      July 28, 2014 at 1:55 pm

      Can I use Chia Seeds instead of eggs to make it vegan?

    7. Andréa

      July 01, 2014 at 5:51 pm

      So happy to hear that, Carly. :) Thanks for writing in!

    8. Carly

      July 01, 2014 at 4:10 pm

      Love how easy this recipe was. I wish my bananas were a little more ripe but I couldn't wait! I followed the recipe exactly, baked for 45 minutes and it was perfect. Really delicious! So grateful to find a grain free banana bread. Thank you!

    9. Andréa

      April 14, 2014 at 1:24 pm

      :) Lots more on the way! And I love this recipe, too. Just made myself a double batch to have some to freeze for busy days!

    10. chris irizarry

      April 14, 2014 at 12:36 pm

      5 stars
      this is so easy and tastes like a banana nut bread!!!! I used the same recipe and made muffins too....thanks for sharing and keep up the good work..no seriously keep it up, I want more lol.

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