Updated: Sep 4
If you love chocolate banana bread but are looking for a dairy-free and gluten-free option with an extra boost of protein, this recipe is an easy one to keep on repeat. It’s rich, chocolatey, naturally sweetened with ripe bananas, and made with almond flour and protein powder for a satisfying breakfast, snack, or chocolate treat.
Why You'll Love This Chocolate Protein Banana Bread
Dairy-free and gluten-free. Made without traditional dairy or wheat flour.
Protein boost. Eggs, almond flour, dairy-free yogurt, and protein powder all contribute protein.
One-bowl friendly. The batter comes together without a complicated process or special equipment.
Great use for ripe bananas. Those spotted bananas sitting on the counter are exactly what you want here.
Chocolatey without being overly sweet. Cocoa powder, chocolate chips, banana, and maple syrup give it plenty of flavor.
A Few Ingredients I Used
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A Few Tips Before You Bake
Use very ripe bananas. The more brown spots, the sweeter and more flavorful your banana bread will be.
Don't overmix the batter. Mix the dry ingredients just until incorporated, then gently fold in the chocolate chips.
Watch the baking time. Start checking around 40 minutes. A few moist crumbs on the toothpick are fine.
Let it cool before slicing. This is especially important with almond-flour breads because the loaf continues to set as it cools.
Dairy-Free & Gluten-Free Protein Chocolate Banana Bread Recipe
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How to Store Chocolate Protein Banana Bread
Once the banana bread has completely cooled, cover it tightly with plastic wrap or place it in an airtight container. After the first 12 hours, store it in the refrigerator to keep it fresh. Refrigerated banana bread will keep for up to 5 days.
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Can You Use Frozen Ripe Bananas?
Yes! Frozen ripe bananas work well in this recipe. Thaw them completely before using, and keep in mind that frozen bananas release extra liquid as they thaw. Drain off any excess liquid if needed so the batter doesn’t become too wet.
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How Do You Keep Protein Banana Bread Moist?
Be careful not to overbake your banana bread. Start checking it around the 35-minute mark. The bread is ready when a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs. Let it cool in the pan before slicing. This helps the bread finish setting while keeping the center soft and moist.
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Can I Make Ingredient Substitutions?
Yes, but keep in mind that substitutions can change the texture, baking time and nutritional values shared. Different protein powders absorb moisture differently, so swapping the protein powder may make the batter thicker or thinner. You can also use your favorite dairy-free yogurt or sour cream. For the best results, choose one with a thick, creamy consistency.
Notes
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Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
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Lightly coat an 8 × 4-inch loaf pan with cooking spray. For easier removal, you can also line the pan with parchment paper, leaving a little overhang on the sides.
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In a large bowl, whisk together the melted coconut oil, dairy-free sour cream or yogurt, mashed bananas, maple syrup, vanilla, and eggs until smooth and well combined.
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Add the cocoa powder, baking soda, almond flour, protein powder, and salt. Gently mix just until the dry ingredients are incorporated and no large streaks of flour remain.
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Gently fold in the dairy-free chocolate chips until evenly distributed. Be careful not to overmix, as this can make the banana bread dense or tough.
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Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread evenly. Sprinkle additional dairy-free chocolate chips on top, if desired. Bake for 40–50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with just a few moist crumbs. Baking time may vary slightly depending on your oven.
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Allow the bread to cool before slicing.
Instructions
3 ripe bananas
1 tablespoon coconut oil
3 eggs
1/4 cup maple syrup
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/4 cup cocoa powder
1 scoop vanilla protein powder (I use equip)
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup of dairy free sour cream or yogurt (optional but keeps moist)
2 1/2 cups almond flour (can substitute gluten-free flour)
1/2 cup of dairy-free chocolate chips
Dairy-Free & Gluten_Free Protein Chocolate Banana Bread
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Dairy-Free & Gluten-Free Protein Chocolate Banana Bread
A rich, chocolatey banana bread made dairy-free and gluten-free with an added boost of protein. Easy to make, naturally sweet from ripe bananas, and perfect for breakfast, a snack, or whenever you're craving something chocolatey.
9 Servings
375 calories per serving
Prep Time
10 min
Cooking Time
40 minutes
Rest Time
15 min
Total Time
1 hour and 10 minutes
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