High-Protein Banana Bread

A nourishing batch bake for better mornings.

Soft, naturally sweet, and packed with protein, this Banana Bread is the perfect recipe to batch bake for the week ahead. Made with ripe bananas, oat flour, and LØUCO Perform, it delivers balanced energy without refined sugars or overly processed ingredients.

Each slice offers a satisfying blend of fibre, slow-release carbohydrates, and plant protein – ideal for breakfast, post-workout fuel, or an afternoon snack when you need something comforting and nourishing.

At a Glance

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30–35 minutes
Total Time: ~45 minutes
Servings: 8–10 slices
Approx per slice: 158 calories | 8g protein | 23g carbs

Ingredients

• 300g ripe bananas (about 3 bananas)
• 3 eggs
• 1 tbsp vanilla extract
• 160g (about 2 cups) oat flour
• 2 tsp baking powder
• ½ tsp baking soda
• Pinch of salt
• Sprinkle of cinnamon
• 1 heaped scoop LØUCO Perform Protein Powder
• ¼ cup chocolate chips

Method

1. Preheat oven to 180°C and line a loaf pan with parchment paper or lightly grease.
2. In a bowl, mash the bananas until smooth.
3. Add eggs and vanilla to the bananas and mix well.
4. Stir in oat flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and LØUCO protein powder until a smooth batter forms.
5. Fold in the chocolate chips.
6. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread evenly. Add a few extra chocolate chips on top if desired.
7. Bake for 30–35 minutes, until golden and a toothpick inserted into the centre comes out clean.
8. Allow to cool slightly before slicing.

LØUCO Tip

Slice and freeze individual portions so you always have a quick protein-rich breakfast ready – simply toast lightly and serve with nut butter or yoghurt.

Why It Works

• Bananas – Natural sweetness plus potassium and fibre for steady energy
• Oat flour – Slow-release carbohydrates that support stable blood sugar
• LØUCO Perform – Clean plant protein designed to support recovery and sustained energy

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