If you’ve ever wanted banana bread that tastes like dessert but fuels like breakfast… this is it.

This High Protein Greek Yogurt Double Chocolate Banana Bread is:

• Ultra moist
• Deeply chocolatey
• Naturally sweetened
• Packed with protein
• Made with oat flour
• Layered with melty chocolate chips

And the secret? Greek yogurt and protein powder — giving it structure, tenderness, and staying power.

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Overview of High Protein Greek Yogurt Double Chocolate Banana Bread

This loaf fits beautifully into:

• Meal prep breakfasts
• Post-workout snacks
• Healthy dessert
• Kid-friendly lunchbox treat

What It Tastes Like

Think brownie meets banana bread.

The cocoa gives it richness. The bananas bring natural sweetness. The Greek yogurt keeps it moist for days. And those chocolate chip layers? Pure heaven.

It’s soft, fudgy, slightly dense, and incredibly satisfying.

Full Ingredients List (Complete & Detailed)

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Wet Ingredients

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

Dry Ingredients

• ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 ¼ cups oat flour (certified gluten-free if needed)
• 1 scoop (about ¼ cup) chocolate protein powder
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• Pinch of salt

Chocolate Chip Layers

• ½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (divided)
  • ¼ cup for middle layer
  • ¼ cup for top

Optional upgrade:

• 2 tablespoons mini chocolate chips for extra fudginess

Optional Add-Ins

• 1 tablespoon espresso powder (intensifies chocolate flavor)
• ¼ cup chopped walnuts
• 1 tablespoon chia seeds

Tools Needed

• 8×4-inch loaf pan
• Mixing bowls
• Whisk
• Spatula
• Parchment paper

How to Make High Protein Greek Yogurt Double Chocolate Banana Bread

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Step 1: Preheat

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
Line loaf pan with parchment paper.

Step 2: Mix Wet Ingredients

In a bowl, mash bananas.

Add:

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

Whisk until smooth and creamy.

Step 3: Add Dry Ingredients

Stir in:

• Cocoa powder
• Oat flour
• Protein powder
• Baking powder
• Salt

Mix until just combined.

Do not overmix.

Step 4: Create Chocolate Chip Layers

Pour half of batter into loaf pan.

Sprinkle ¼ cup chocolate chips evenly.

Add remaining batter.

Top with remaining chocolate chips.

This creates those beautiful layered slices.

Step 5: Bake

Bake 45–55 minutes.

A toothpick should come out mostly clean (a little melted chocolate is fine).

Let cool completely before slicing for clean layers.

What to Serve With It

• Greek yogurt and berries
• Almond butter drizzle
• Warmed with a scoop of vanilla yogurt
• With coffee or cold brew

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Tips for Making It Perfect

• Use very ripe bananas
• Don’t overbake
• Let cool before slicing
• Use good-quality cocoa powder
• Store tightly wrapped

Storage Instructions

Room temperature: 2 days
Refrigerator: 5 days
Freeze slices: up to 3 months

Warm slightly before serving for ultimate fudginess.

General Information

This banana bread is:

✔ High protein
✔ Refined sugar-light
✔ Oat-based
✔ Meal prep friendly

Protein powder helps structure and boosts satiety — perfect for breakfast.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I make it gluten-free?

Yes — ensure oat flour is certified gluten-free.

Can I skip protein powder?

Replace with extra ¼ cup oat flour.

Can I make muffins instead?

Yes — bake 18–22 minutes.

Can I reduce sweetness?

Use only 2 tablespoons honey.

Nutritional Information (Per Slice – 10 Servings)

Nutrient	Amount
Calories	190 kcal
Protein	9g
Fat	6g
Carbohydrates	25g
Sugar	10g
Fiber	4g
Sodium	140mg

Approximate values.

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