Hemp Protein Banana Bread (Gluten Free)

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This healthy hemp protein banana bread is moist with a nutty banana flavor. The batter is made in one bowl, baked in the oven and ready to eat in under an hour. In addition, this protein bread is gluten free, dairy free and paleo friendly.

I always love having a bunch of spotty bananas on the counter for making banana bread. And this hemp protein banana bread is the perfect loaf because it's low in added sugar, packed with protein to keep you satiated and of course tastes amazing!

This protein banana bread is made with almond flour and hemp protein powder, sweetened with bananas and a little honey, and loaded with extra dark chocolate chips (which are optional, but always a hit with my kids).

Why You'll Love this Protein Banana Bread

paleo friendly - no grains, dairy free and refined sugar free
gluten free - made without wheat flour
easy to make - a simple, one bowl banana bread recipe
loaded with protein - great for keeping you satiated and your blood sugar levels stable

Ingredients

This hemp bread requires just 10 ingredients, all paleo and gluten free. Here's a list of what you'll need:

ripe bananas - yellow with many brown/black spots
large eggs - no egg replacement has been tested
yogurt - I used unsweetened coconut yogurt, but any kind will work
honey - optional, but added for flavor
vanilla extract
blanched almond flour
hemp protein powder - I like Evo Hemp protein
tapioca starch - needed for texture purposes. You may swap this ingredient with arrowroot starch.
cinnamon - optional, added for flavor
baking powder
baking soda
salt
miniature dark chocolate chips - optional, but recommended

Ingredients needed to make hemp protein banana bread.

How to Make Hemp Protein Banana Bread

This gluten free protein bread is made in one bowl, baked in a loaf pan and ready to eat in under an hour.

First, preheat your oven to 350 degrees F. Line an 8" x 4" loaf pan with parchment paper and set aside.

Combine the wet ingredients.

Mix in the dry ingredients.

Batter for hemp protein banana bread in mixing bowl.

Fold in the chocolate chips.

Pour batter into your lined loaf pan and bake in the oven for 50 minutes.

After baking, let the loaf cool a few minutes in the pan before transferring it to a wire cooling rack.

Tip: For best results, measure the ingredients by weight (when given). This ensures accuracy and can make a huge difference in the final product. I like to use a small kitchen scale for all of my baking. They're inexpensive and last forever - I've had mine for nearly a decade.

Storage

This bread is best stored at room temperature for a couple days, the fridge up to one week or the freezer up to one month. Slice the loaf and place it in a sealed container on the countertop or in the fridge. For the freezer, slice the loaf, wrap it in parchment paper and store it in a Ziplock baggie.

FAQ

Can this bread be made egg free?

I have not tested this recipe without eggs. They are a key ingredient in this recipe, so I don't think the bread would turn out well without it.

Is there a swap for the hemp protein powder?

While I have only tested this recipe with hemp protein, I've found that pumpkin seed protein often bakes similarly. That would be your best bet for a protein powder swap. If you try another type of protein powder, let me know the results in the comment section below.

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Healthy Hemp Protein Waffles

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