Gluten-Free High-Protein Banana Bread
A moist, naturally sweetened loaf packed with protein and wholesome oats. It offers a comforting slice that is completely gluten-free and easy to bake.
Prep
15 min
Cook
45 min
Total
70 min
Makes
8 servings
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Made by Anna + Lila
Anna 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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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
Digestive comfort
A portion that works for you
Fiber and plants can support digestion, but more is not always better overnight. Start with a comfortable portion and build gradually.
Notice: comfort + portion
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
Setup
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Prep
15 min
Cook
45 min
Total
70 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 8x4 inch (20x10 cm) loaf pan wit…
- 2Set out all ingredients before cooking
- 3Measure the pantry ingredients before heating the pan
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 8x4 inch (20x10 cm) loaf pan with parchment paper.
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Mash the ripe banana with a fork…
In a large bowl, mash the ripe banana with a fork until smooth and uniform in texture.
Look for: smooth and uniform in texture
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Whisk the large egg and maple syrup…
Whisk the large egg and maple syrup into the mashed banana until fully combined.
Look for: fully combined
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Add the gluten-free oat flour
Add the gluten-free oat flour, almond flour, vanilla protein powder, baking powder, and ground cinnamon to the bowl.
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Stir the ingredients together using a spatula…
Stir the ingredients together using a spatula until a smooth, thick batter forms with no dry flour remaining.
Look for: a smooth, thick batter forms with no dry flour remaining
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Pour the batter evenly into the prepared…
Pour the batter evenly into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with your spatula.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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Place the loaf pan on the center…
Place the loaf pan on the center rack of the preheated oven and bake for 40 to 45 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Look for: a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean
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Remove the loaf pan from the oven…
Remove the loaf pan from the oven and let the banana bread rest in the pan for 10 minutes.
Allow: 10 minutes
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Transfer the loaf to a wire rack…
Transfer the loaf to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing into 8 equal portions. Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze sliced.
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