Matcha Protein Banana Bread - Rich, Healthy, Easy!

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350°F and line an 8½" x 4½" loaf pan with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a large bowl, whisk together mashed banana, almond milk, Greek yogurt, eggs and maple syrup (hand mixer recommended).

Step 3

In another bowl, whisk whole wheat flour, unflavored protein powder, vanilla protein powder, matcha green tea powder and baking powder.

Step 4

Add dry mix to wet, and gently fold until just combined. DO NOT OVER-MIX or protein powder and gluten from wheat flour will make the bread dense.

Step 5

Add in chocolate chips, reserving a few for the top.

Step 6

Gently fold until just combined; Again, DO NOT OVER-MIX.

Step 7

Transfer batter to baking pan and top with remaining chocolate chips.

Step 8

Bake for 55-60 minutes, covering with a foil tent after 40 minutes.

Step 9

A toothpick inserted into center should come out dry.

Step 10

Cool for 15 minutes, then lift out of pan using the lining. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely, about 40 minutes and cut into slices.