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Protein Banana Bread Breakfast Bake (Low Cal, Filling) - Easy, Cozy, and Make-Ahead

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 6 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 3 medium very ripe bananas
  • 2 large eggs (or 1/2 cup liquid egg whites)
  • 1 cup unsweetened applesauce or nonfat Greek yogurt
  • 1 1/2 cups rolled oats (or quick oats)
  • 1/2 cup vanilla or unflavored protein powder (whey or plant-based)
  • 1/4 cup milk of choice (dairy or unsweetened almond/oat milk)
  • 2–3 tablespoons maple syrup or zero-cal sweetener, to taste
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • Optional add-ins: 2 tablespoons mini chocolate chips, chopped walnuts, or blueberries

Instructions
 

  • Prep the pan: Heat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8x8-inch or 9x9-inch baking pan with parchment or lightly grease.
  • Mash the bananas: In a large bowl, mash bananas until mostly smooth with a few small lumps.
  • Whisk wet ingredients: Add eggs, applesauce or Greek yogurt, milk, vanilla, and sweetener. Whisk until combined.
  • Add dry ingredients: Stir in oats, protein powder, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt. Fold just until no dry pockets remain. Batter will be thick.
  • Fold in extras: If using chocolate chips, nuts, or fruit, gently fold them in now.
  • Bake: Spread batter evenly in the pan. Bake 25–35 minutes, until the center is set and a toothpick comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
  • Cool and slice: Let cool 10–15 minutes. Slice into 9–12 squares.
  • Serve: Enjoy warm or at room temperature. Great plain, or with a spoonful of yogurt and a drizzle of peanut butter.