Flourless High Protein Banana Bread
A moist, naturally sweet loaf made with ripe bananas, almond butter, and plant protein. Completely gluten-free, dairy-free, and soy-free for a satisfying breakfast or snack.
Prep
15 min
Cook
45 min
Total
80 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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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
Comfortably satisfied
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
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
15 min
Cook
45 min
Total
80 min
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Equipment
Oven · Whisk · Mixing bowl · Knife and cutting board
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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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 the ripe banana with a fork…
In a large mixing bowl, mash the ripe banana with a fork until smooth with no large lumps remaining.
Look for: smooth with no large lumps remaining
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Add the egg and almond butter to…
Add the egg and almond butter to the bowl, then whisk vigorously for 1 minute until completely uniform and glossy.
Look for: completely uniform and glossy
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Stir in the vanilla plant protein powder
Stir in the vanilla plant protein powder, almond flour, ground cinnamon, and baking powder until a thick, cohesive batter forms without dry pockets.
Look for: a thick, cohesive batter forms without dry pockets
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Fold in the chia seed until evenly…
Fold in the chia seed until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
Look for: evenly distributed throughout the batter
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Pour the batter into the prepared loaf…
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top evenly with a spatula.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 40 to…
Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 40 to 45 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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Remove the pan from the oven and…
Remove the pan from the oven and let the loaf rest inside the pan for 15 minutes to firm up.
Allow: 15 minutes
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Lift the loaf using the parchment paper…
Lift the loaf using the parchment paper edges and place it on a wire cooling rack to cool completely for 20 minutes before slicing into 8 equal pieces.
Allow: 20 minutes
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Slice and serve immediately
Slice and serve immediately, or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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