High Protein Greek Yogurt Banana Cinnamon Snack Cake Slices โ€“ 7 Reasons This Soft & Cozy Cake Will Steal Your Heart

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By Gianna Poulef

Greek Yogurt Banana Cinnamon Snack Cake Slices

If you love banana bread but want something softer, fluffier, and packed with proteinโ€ฆ this is it.

This High Protein Greek Yogurt Banana Cinnamon Snack Cake is:

  • Moist and tender
  • Naturally sweetened
  • Loaded with warm cinnamon
  • Studded with chocolate chips
  • Perfect for breakfast, snack, or dessert

And the secret?

Greek yogurt.

It keeps the cake incredibly soft while boosting the protein content without making it dense.

This is the cake you bake on Sundayโ€ฆ and slice all week.

Why This Banana Snack Cake Is So Good

Unlike traditional banana bread, this version:

  • Uses Greek yogurt for moisture and protein
  • Has a lighter, cake-like crumb
  • Includes warm cinnamon for depth
  • Bakes into thick snackable squares
  • Feels indulgent but is balanced

Itโ€™s the perfect middle ground between banana bread and coffee cake.

Full Ingredients (Complete & Detailed)

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Yield: 9โ€“12 thick slices
Pan: 8ร—8 inch square pan

Wet Ingredients

  • 2 ripe bananas, mashed (about 1 cup)
  • ยฝ cup plain Greek yogurt (full-fat or 2%)
  • ยผ cup honey or pure maple syrup
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Dry Ingredients

  • 1ยฝ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 scoop vanilla protein powder (about 25โ€“30g)
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ยฝ teaspoon baking soda
  • ยผ teaspoon fine sea salt

Add-Ins

  • ยฝ cup chocolate chips (semi-sweet or dark)
    Optional:
  • 2 tablespoons chopped walnuts
  • 1 tablespoon chia seeds

Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: Preheat Oven

Preheat to 350ยฐF (175ยฐC).
Line or grease an 8ร—8 baking pan.

Step 2: Mash Bananas

In a large bowl, mash bananas until smooth with a few small lumps.

Step 3: Mix Wet Ingredients

Add:

  • Greek yogurt
  • Honey or maple syrup
  • Eggs
  • Vanilla

Whisk until smooth and creamy.

Step 4: Combine Dry Ingredients

In a separate bowl, whisk together:

  • Flour
  • Protein powder
  • Cinnamon
  • Baking powder
  • Baking soda
  • Salt

Step 5: Combine

Gently fold dry ingredients into wet mixture.
Do not overmix.

Step 6: Add Chocolate Chips

Fold in chocolate chips evenly.

Step 7: Bake

Spread batter evenly in pan.
Bake 25โ€“30 minutes, until toothpick comes out clean.

Step 8: Cool & Slice

Cool completely before slicing into squares.

This helps the texture set perfectly.

What Makes This Cake High Protein?

  • Greek yogurt
  • Eggs
  • Protein powder

Each slice delivers around 9โ€“12g of protein depending on slice size.

Storage Tips

Refrigerator: 5 days airtight
Freezer: 2 months wrapped individually

Reheat 15โ€“20 seconds for that fresh-baked softness.

Nutritional Information (Per Slice โ€“ 10 servings)

Calories: 210
Protein: 11g
Carbohydrates: 26g
Sugar: 11g
Fat: 8g
Fiber: 2g
Sodium: 150mg

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High Protein Greek Yogurt Banana Cinnamon Snack Cake Slices โ€“ 7 Reasons This Soft & Cozy Cake Will Steal Your Heart


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  • Author: Gianna Poulef
  • Total Time: PT40M
  • Yield: 10 slices 1x

Description

High Protein Greek Yogurt Banana Cinnamon Snack Cake Slices are soft, moist, and packed with protein. A cozy banana cake with warm cinnamon and chocolate chips, perfect for breakfast or snack.


Ingredients

Scale

2 ripe bananas, mashed

ยฝ cup Greek yogurt

ยผ cup honey or maple syrup

2 eggs

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1ยฝ cups all-purpose flour

1 scoop vanilla protein powder

1 teaspoon cinnamon

1 teaspoon baking powder

ยฝ teaspoon baking soda

ยผ teaspoon salt

ยฝ cup chocolate chips


Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350ยฐF.

2. Mash bananas in a bowl.

3. Add yogurt, honey, eggs, and vanilla.

4. Mix dry ingredients separately.

5. Fold dry into wet mixture.

6. Stir in chocolate chips.

7. Spread into greased 8ร—8 pan.

8. Bake 25-30 minutes.

9. Cool completely before slicing.

Notes

Do not overmix batter.

Use ripe bananas.

Store in refrigerator up to 5 days.

Freezes well for meal prep.

  • Prep Time: PT10M
  • Cook Time: PT30M
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 210
  • Sugar: 11g
  • Sodium: 150mg
  • Fat: 8g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 26g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 11g
  • Cholesterol: 45mg
High Protein Greek Yogurt Banana Cinnamon Snack Cake Slices โ€“ 7 Reasons This Soft & Cozy Cake Will Steal Your Heart
Gianna Poulef
CEO, Chef & Recipe Creatorย atย BLYNO LLCย |ย Website

Iโ€™m Gianna Poulef from Poulef Recipes. I love sharing perfected dishes from my kitchen. Iโ€™m sure theyโ€™ll earn a spot in your heart. Letโ€™s savor this journey together!.

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