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Flourless Protein Banana Bread Recipe

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This Flourless Protein Banana Bread is a nutritious and gluten-free treat packed with protein and natural sweetness from ripe bananas. Made without any flour, it utilizes peanut butter powder and oat milk to create a moist, dense bread perfect for a healthy snack or breakfast. Enhanced with poppy seeds and almond flakes, it offers a delightful texture and a boost of nutrients, all baked to perfection in the oven.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

  • 3 ripe bananas, mashed
  • 1 1/2 cups peanut butter powder, divided
  • 2/3 cup oat milk
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 cup almond flakes
  • 2 tablespoons poppy seeds

Topping

  • 1 teaspoon poppy seeds

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven and Prepare Loaf Tin: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 4×9 inch loaf tin by either spraying it with oil or lining it with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
  2. Mix Peanut Butter Powder and Oat Milk: In a large bowl, combine 1 cup of peanut butter powder with the oat milk. Stir thoroughly until a dough-like consistency is formed.
  3. Mash Bananas: In a separate bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth, creating a creamy base for your batter.
  4. Combine Mixtures: Add the peanut butter and oat milk mixture to the mashed bananas, stirring to combine evenly.
  5. Add Eggs: Crack in the two eggs and mix well to incorporate them fully into the batter.
  6. Add Baking Powder: Sprinkle in the baking powder and mix thoroughly to ensure even rising during baking.
  7. Create Smooth Batter: Stir everything together until a smooth, homogenous batter forms without lumps.
  8. Add Remaining Peanut Butter Powder: Add the remaining 1/2 cup of peanut butter powder to the batter and mix well to integrate.
  9. Add and Fold in Poppy Seeds: Add 2 tablespoons of poppy seeds and gently fold them into the batter to distribute evenly.
  10. Add Almond Flakes: Fold in the almond flakes carefully for texture and flavor enhancement.
  11. Final Mix: Give the batter a final thorough mix to ensure all ingredients are well combined.
  12. Pour Batter into Loaf Tin: Transfer the batter into the prepared loaf tin, smoothing the top with a spatula.
  13. Add Topping: Sprinkle 1 teaspoon of poppy seeds evenly on top as a decorative and crunchy topping.
  14. Bake: Place the loaf tin in the preheated oven and bake for 50-55 minutes. At the 20-minute mark, cover the loaf tin with aluminum foil to prevent the top from burning while allowing the inside to cook through.
  15. Cool Down: Once baked, remove the loaf from the oven and allow it to cool completely in the tin before slicing.
  16. Serve: Slice the banana bread and enjoy it fresh, ideally paired with a cup of coffee or tea for a delicious, healthy snack.

Notes

  • For a vegan version, replace the eggs with flax eggs (2 tablespoons ground flaxseed mixed with 6 tablespoons water) or aquafaba (6 tablespoons).
  • Substitute peanut butter powder with almond flour or coconut flour; reduce coconut flour quantity as it absorbs more moisture.
  • Bananas can be replaced with 1 cup unsweetened applesauce or canned pumpkin puree for similar moisture and texture.
  • Oat milk can be swapped with almond milk, soy milk, or cow’s milk according to preference.
  • If unavailable, chia seeds can be used instead of poppy seeds.
  • Use chopped walnuts, pecans, or shredded coconut as alternatives to almond flakes for varied textures and flavors.
  • Covering the loaf with foil at 20 minutes prevents burning while baking ensures a moist inside.

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