Banana bread is one of those classic comfort bakes — but most recipes are loaded with sugar and refined flour. This version keeps everything you love about banana bread: soft texture, rich banana flavour and chocolatey bites, while making a few smarter swaps.
This healthier banana bread uses a mix of oat flour, protein powder and a little maida, is naturally sweetened, and packed with flavour so it still tastes like the real deal. Perfect for breakfast, a snack, or when you want something sweet that fits your goals a little better.
If you enjoy healthy desserts, high-protein baking and easy recipes, this one is worth saving.
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Ingredients
4 very ripe bananas
2 eggs
½ cup honey
½ cup Trunative (or any sugar-free sweetener)
½ cup olive oil
4 tbsp buttermilk
1 tsp vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
100 g oat flour (blend rolled oats)
50 g protein powder (unflavoured, vanilla or chocolate)
65 g maida
1 tsp cinnamon powder
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp salt
2 tbsp cocoa powder
Add-ins
Sugar-free chocolate chips or chunks
Walnuts for topping
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Method
1. Preheat oven to 350°F / 175°C and line a loaf tin.
2. Mash the bananas in a bowl.
3. Add eggs, honey, sugar-free sweetener, olive oil, buttermilk and vanilla. Mix well.
4. In another bowl combine oat flour, protein powder, maida, cinnamon, baking soda, salt and cocoa powder.
5. Fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
6. Stir in sugar-free chocolate chips.
7. Pour batter into the loaf tin and top with walnuts.
8. Bake for 55–65 minutes until a skewer comes out clean.
9. Let cool slightly before slicing.
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