If you love banana bread but want something softer, fluffier, and packed with protein… 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 Sunday… 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

It’s the perfect middle ground between banana bread and coffee cake.

Full Ingredients (Complete & Detailed)

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Yield: 9–12 thick slices
Pan: 8×8 inch square pan

Wet Ingredients

• 2 ripe bananas, mashed (about 1 cup)
• ½ cup plain Greek yogurt (full-fat or 2%)
• ¼ cup honey or pure maple syrup
• 2 large eggs, room temperature
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Dry Ingredients

• 1½ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 scoop vanilla protein powder (about 25–30g)
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• ½ teaspoon baking soda
• ¼ teaspoon fine sea salt

Add-Ins

• ½ cup chocolate chips (semi-sweet or dark)
  Optional:
• 2 tablespoons chopped walnuts
• 1 tablespoon chia seeds

Step-by-Step Instructions

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Step 1: Preheat Oven

Preheat to 350°F (175°C).
Line or grease an 8×8 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 25–30 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 9–12g of protein depending on slice size.

Storage Tips

Refrigerator: 5 days airtight
Freezer: 2 months wrapped individually

Reheat 15–20 seconds for that fresh-baked softness.

Nutritional Information (Per Slice – 10 servings)

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

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