Foolproof Flourless High Protein Banana Bread
A moist, tender banana bread packed with protein and healthy fats. Completely flourless, gluten-free, dairy-free, and soy-free for a nourishing breakfast or snack.
Prep
10 min
Cook
35 min
Total
55 min
Makes
8 servings
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Made by Dylan + Lila
Dylan created this recipe with Lila and shared it with the perimenopause community.
The feel-good payoff
Why this meal can feel especially good in perimenopause
Think practical wins: steadier energy, comfortable fullness and one less food decision. Your response is personal, so use the prompts below to notice what works for you.
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Fullness that has staying power
This meal is designed to feel substantial, so finishing it can feel like the meal is complete rather than the start of an evening of grazing.
Notice: fullness 2–3 hours later
Steadier energy
Feel fueled, not flattened
A complete meal with protein, carbohydrates and fats is designed to offer more staying power than a quick carb-only fix.
Notice: energy 1–3 hours later
More staying power
Make the next few hours easier
This meal is built to be more sustaining than a snack-sized stopgap, with enough substance to carry you into the next part of the day.
Notice: energy + fullness later
Clearer, simpler choices
Let the recipe do the thinking
Clear steps and a complete plate mean fewer decisions when focus is in short supply—and a more substantial meal once you are done.
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Setup
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Prep
10 min
Cook
35 min
Total
55 min
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Equipment
Oven · Whisk · Mixing bowl
Time saver
Prep the vegetables and measure pantry ingredients earlier in the day to shorten cook time.
Do these three things first
- 1Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8.5x4.5 inch (21.5x11.5cm) loaf…
- 2Set out all ingredients before cooking
- 3Measure the pantry ingredients before heating the pan
Ingredients
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Ingredients
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Instructions
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Next: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and…
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Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and…
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8.5x4.5 inch (21.5x11.5cm) loaf pan with parchment paper.
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Mash 2 medium bananas with a fork…
In a large bowl, mash 2 medium bananas with a fork until smooth with minimal lumps remaining.
Look for: smooth with minimal lumps remaining
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Whisk 3 eggs
Whisk 3 eggs, 0.25 cup almond butter, and 1 tsp vanilla extract into the mashed banana until fully combined.
Look for: fully combined
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Add 1 cup almond flour
Add 1 cup almond flour, 0.5 cup plant-based protein powder, 1 tsp cinnamon, and 1 tsp baking powder to the bowl, stirring with a spatula until a uniform batter forms.
Look for: a uniform batter forms
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Pour the batter into the lined loaf…
Pour the batter into the lined loaf pan and spread it evenly into the corners.
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Bake for 30 to 35 minutes
Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Look for: the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean
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Cool in the pan for 10 minutes
Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing into 8 equal pieces.
Allow: 10 minutes
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Store leftovers in an airtight container in…
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days, or freeze sliced portions for up to 1 month.
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