Banana Bread Recipe for Weight Gain
A high-calorie, protein-rich banana bread recipe designed specifically to support healthy weight gain. Packed with overripe bananas, Greek yogurt, protein powder, and healthy fats, this dense and moist loaf is perfect for anyone looking to increase their calorie intake deliciously.
Equipment
- 1 Mixing Bowl One for dry, one for wet
- 1 Loaf Pan (9x5) Standard banana bread size
- 1 Oven Preheated to 350°F (175°C)
- 1 Spatula For mixing and folding
- 1 Measuring Cups For accurate measurement
- 1 Toothpick To check doneness
Ingredients
- 3–4 whole Overripe Bananas Mashed~360g
- 1/2 -3/4 cup Protein Powder Whey or plant-based
- 1 cup Whole Wheat Flour or almond flour
- 1/2 cup Greek Yogurt Full-fat preferred
- 1/2 cup Butter or Coconut Oil Melted
- 1/3–1/2 cup Maple Syrup or Honey Or brown sugar
- 2 large Eggs Room temperature
- 1 tsp Baking Soda
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- 1 tsp Cinnamon Optional for flavor
- 1/2 cup Chopped Nuts or Chocolate Optional mix-ins
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease or line a 9×5” loaf pan.
- In a bowl, mash bananas. Mix in butter, sweetener, yogurt, and eggs. Whisk until smooth.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, protein powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
- Gently fold dry mixture into wet mixture until just combined. Don’t overmix.
- Fold in nuts or chocolate chips if using.
- Pour the batter into the loaf pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 45–55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out mostly clean.
- Let cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack. Let it cool completely before slicing.
Notes
- For extra calories: serve with peanut butter or full-fat cream cheese.
- Store in the fridge for up to 5 days, or freeze individual slices.
- Customize with seeds, dried fruit, or swirls of nut butter.