Protein Banana Bread
A wholegrain banana muffin or banana bread is a great addition to a performance lunch box. These high protein banana muffins are a family favourite of ours, made with wholemeal flour and 1 cup of cottage cheese for a boost of protein makes them a nutritious but satisfying option for a school lunch box or a super snack for teen athletes on the go.
With the natural sweetness from the bananas and a hint of warmth from the cinnamon this recipe is the perfect post training snack or an option for breakfast on the go when paired with a high protein yoghurt pouch!
Each muffin is rich in complex carbohydrates from the oats and wholemeal flour and protein from the cottage cheese keeping you full for longer, supporting recovery and helping to maintain energy throughout the day. Delicious and portable they are a great choice for a nutritious snack.
Oats are a powerhouse of complex carbohydrates, for a steady release of energy throughout the day or for longer training sessions. Packed with fibre they help to regulate digestion, maintain blood sugar levels and keep you feeling full for longer. Also rich in essential nutrients such as iron and magnesium supporting muscle function and recovery.
SAVE THIS RECIPE FOR LATER!
Banana’s are power packed option
Bananas are a great source of carbohydrate and a natural source of sugar for quick energy. Naturally sweet and rich in potassium great on their own as a quick nutritious snack, but also great when used in baking with oats and wholemeal flour for a nutritious snack.
WHY WE LOVE THIS RECIPE
Easy to grab on the go: No more skipping breakfast or post training snack.
Wholesome: Packed with protein to promote protein synthesis and post training recovery. The complex carbohydrates provide a steady long lasting source of energy fuel for the rest of the day.
Simple meal prep: Bake a batch or a loaf on a Sunday to get a head start for the week. They seriously take me less than 10 minutes to prepare for the oven.
Team or crew training snack: Baking shared snacks for breakfast on the go is a fun way to encourage team building within a training squad, while educating about the benefits of nutrition for fueling well post training for recovery.
BONUS: No chunks of banana because we blend it with the milk so the batter is smooth!
The Recipe
Ingredients:
Makes 12 muffins or 1 large loaf
1 cup white self raising flour
1 cup wholemeal self raising flour
1 cup of rolled oats
1/2 a cup of brown sugar
1 teaspoon of cinnamon
1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
1 cup of milk
1/4 cup butter
1 cup of cottage cheese (could substitute with greek yoghurt)
2 large eggs
3 ripe bananas
Directions:
Preheat oven to 180 degrees
Line muffin tray or cake tin with patty pan or baking paper
Add dry ingredients to bowl
Stir through
Blend or nutri-bullet bananas with milk
Add melted butter
Add butter, milk, eggs and yoghurt & combine
Fold through banana
Pour batter into muffin or cake tin
Bake for 25 - 30 mins, or until golden brown on the top
Top Tip: Add 1/4 cup of chia seeds for crunch
Add more nutrients with berries!
Add choc chips for a nourishing sweet treat!
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