Protein Pumpkin Banana Loaf (Print Version)
Moist loaf packed with pumpkin, banana, and protein. Perfect for energizing breakfasts or healthy snacks.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Wet Ingredients
01 - 1 cup pumpkin purée (unsweetened)
02 - 2 ripe bananas, mashed
03 - 2 large eggs
04 - 1/4 cup melted coconut oil or neutral oil
05 - 1/3 cup maple syrup or honey
06 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Dry Ingredients
07 - 1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour or all-purpose flour
08 - 1/2 cup vanilla or unflavored protein powder
09 - 1 teaspoon baking soda
10 - 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
11 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
12 - 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
13 - 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
14 - 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
→ Optional Add-ins
15 - 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
16 - 1/3 cup dark chocolate chips
# How to Make It:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan or line with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk together pumpkin purée, mashed bananas, eggs, melted coconut oil, maple syrup, and vanilla extract until thoroughly blended.
03 - In a separate bowl, blend flour, protein powder, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger using a whisk.
04 - Add the dry ingredient blend to the wet mixture, stirring just until incorporated; avoid overmixing.
05 - Gently fold in walnuts, pecans, and/or chocolate chips as desired.
06 - Pour batter evenly into prepared pan and smooth the surface. Bake for 50–55 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center emerges clean or with a few moist crumbs.
07 - Let loaf cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
# Additional Tips::
01 -
- High in protein for a satisfying and energizing snack
- Easy to make and versatile for breakfast or post-workout fuel
02 -
- This loaf freezes well—slice and store in an airtight container for up to 2 months.
- Check your protein powder label, as some contain dairy or soy.
03 -
- Do not overmix the batter—this keeps the loaf tender.
- For extra flavor, add 1/2 cup shredded coconut or swap in brown sugar for a caramel-like sweetness.