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Higher-protein banana bread
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 slice (medium) of Banana bread with protein powder (60 g) has 171 calories. That works out to 285 calories per 100 g. It contains 20.3 g of carbs, 7.9 g of protein, 6.8 g of fat and 2.5 g of fiber. Its 4.2 µg of Biotin covers 14% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 52 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 1 slice (medium) · 60 g
171
KCAL / 60G
Carbs
20.3g
· 7% DV
Protein
7.9g
· 16% DV
Fat
6.8g
· 9% DV
Fiber
2.5g
· 9% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 47% · Protein 18% · Fat 35%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 171 kcal | |
| Total fat | 6.8 g | 9% |
| Saturated fat | 1.56 g | 8% |
| Trans fat | 0.03 g | |
| Sodium | 149 mg | 6% |
| Total carbohydrate | 20.3 g | 7% |
| Fiber | 2.5 g | 9% |
| Protein | 7.9 g | 16% |
Calories: Calories measure energy. Average daily need is 2,000 kcal. Excess calories are stored as fat, too few cause weight loss.
Carbs: Your body's primary energy source. The brain runs exclusively on carbs. Daily need: 275g.
Protein: Essential for muscle repair and cell growth. Daily need: 50g. Keeps you full and boosts metabolism.
Fat: Needed for hormone production and vitamin absorption. Daily need: 78g. Limit saturated fats, choose unsaturated.
Fiber: Critical for digestive health and satiety. Daily need: 28g. Stabilizes blood sugar, lowers cholesterol.
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| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 slice (medium) | 60 g | 171 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 28 g | 80 kcal |
| 1 slice (thin) | 35 g | 100 kcal |
| ½ cup (diced) | 60 g | 171 kcal |
| 1 slice (thick) | 85 g | 242 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 90 g | 257 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 285 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 110 g | 314 kcal |
| 1 cup (diced) | 120 g | 342 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 150 g | 428 kcal |
Calculated from 285 calories per 100 g.
Mix mashed ripe bananas with eggs, flour, protein powder, and a raising agent, then bake until set. Avoid overmixing the batter, which can make banana bread with protein powder dense rather than tender.
No, protein powder usually cannot replace all the flour in banana bread with protein powder. Flour provides structure, while protein powder absorbs moisture differently; replacing too much can leave the loaf dry, crumbly, or unable to rise properly.
Banana bread with protein powder can turn dry if it is overbaked or the batter does not have enough moisture. Protein powders behave differently, so use ripe bananas and check the loaf as soon as the center is baked through.
Whey and plant-based powders can both work in banana bread with protein powder. A plain or mildly flavored powder lets the banana stand out; because powders absorb liquid differently, you may need to adjust the batter’s moisture.
Yes, banana bread with protein powder can be made without added sugar, especially with very ripe bananas. It will still have naturally occurring sugars from the bananas, and the result may be less sweet than a version made with sugar or sweetened protein powder.
Banana bread with protein powder may not rise if the raising agent is ineffective, the batter is overmixed, or too much protein powder replaces flour. Protein powder does not provide the same structure as flour, so keep the recipe’s balance of ingredients.
Yes, thawed frozen bananas work in banana bread with protein powder. Drain off excess liquid if the bananas release a lot of water, then mash them before mixing; using them frozen can make the batter difficult to combine evenly.
Banana bread with protein powder is ready when the center is set and a toothpick inserted there comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs. If the top browns before the middle cooks, cover it loosely while it finishes baking.
Yes, banana bread with protein powder freezes well once fully cooled. Wrap slices separately or place them in a sealed freezer container, so you can thaw only what you need and reheat it for a softer texture.
Not automatically: banana bread with protein powder provides more protein, but its overall nutritional quality also depends on the flour, sweeteners, and portion size. Adding protein powder does not make it a low-sugar or low-calorie food by itself.
Vitamins
Biotin
4.2µg · 14% DV
B2
0.11mg · 8% DV
B6
0.14mg · 8% DV
B3
1.14mg · 7% DV
Minerals
Phosphorus
94mg · 13% DV
Selenium
7.2µg · 13% DV
Manganese
0.28mg · 12% DV
Copper
0.07mg · 8% DV
Sodium
149mg · 6% DV
Potassium ⭐
149mg · 4% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Banana bread with protein powder is a variation on the familiar banana loaf: ripe, mashed bananas are mixed into a cake batter, with protein powder added alongside the usual flour, eggs and fat. It is popular in home baking as a way to use very ripe bananas, and the added powder gives the loaf a more substantial, higher-protein profile than standard banana bread.
The crumb is usually soft and moist, with a sweet banana flavour; nuts or warming spices are common additions. Serve a slice for breakfast, as a snack, or with tea or coffee. A little yoghurt or nut butter pairs well with it, while reducing added sugar and fat can make a lighter loaf. The nutrition table lists 13.2 g of protein per 100 g.
Medium
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
Medium
An EatBetter score computed from fiber, protein and calorie density. A high score means staying full longer on the same calories.
Both scores are calculated per 100 g and do not change with the selected portion. The satiety score is EatBetter's own calculation, not a clinical measure.
NOVA 3
Processed
1. Unprocessed
2. Minimally Processed
3. Processed
4. Ultra-Processed
NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.
Contains these allergens:
Vegan
— Not suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
— Not suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
— Not suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
1.56g
MONOUNSATURATED
2.58g
POLYUNSATURATED
1.2g
Omega 6:3 ratio 36.3:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (36.3:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.