Macro Friendly Banana Bread Recipe
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Banana bread is undeniably delicious. But a single slice can you run you between 196 to 210 calories. Plus, it’s so tasty that stopping at just one slice feels nearly impossible!
Thankfully, transforming banana-based desserts into macro friendly treats isn’t as tricky as it sounds. We’ve gathered a variety of delicious, banana-inspired recipes that offer all the flavor you love without overwhelming your macros. Let’s dive into these tasty, macro friendly recipes!
Macro Friendly Banana Bread Recipes to Try
Banana Chocolate Chip Protein Muffins
Macros for each Muffin (makes 6):
240 Cals, 26g Carbs, 4g Fat, 20g Protein, 6g Fiber
These muffins taste just like a macro friendly banana bread recipe but with an extra boost of protein! Soft, fluffy, and loaded with chocolate chips, Banana Chocolate Chip Protein Muffins makes the perfect meal prep snack or breakfast on the go with 240 Cals & 20g Protein per muffin. Macros in banana bread have never looked this good!
Banana Protein Peanut Butter
Macros per 2 Tbsp (32g):
59 Cals, 3.25g Carbs, 3g Fat, 4.75g Protein
This macro friendly banana bread inspired peanut butter spread is a game changer. Creamy, packed with protein, and just the right amount of sweetness, it’s perfect for drizzling on toast, mixing into oats, or eating straight from the spoon with 59 Cals & 4.75g Protein per 2 Tbsp (that’s ⅓ the calories of normal peanut butter!). If you love banana bread macros but want something extra indulgent, Banana Protein Peanut Butter is for you!
XL Chocolate PB Banana Protein Frozen Yogurt Cookie
Macros for the WHOLE Protein Cookie:
255 Cals, 28g Carbs, 7g Fat, 20g Protein
A giant, macro friendly frozen treat that tastes like banana bread and peanut butter cookie dough had a baby! This XL Chocolate PB Banana Protein Frozen Yogurt Cookie is high in protein and packed with flavor, this is the perfect way to hit your banana bread macros while staying on track (255 Cals, 28g Carbs, 7g Fat, 20g Protein).
Some More Macro Friendly Recipes We Think You Might Like
With these recipes, we’re following the “macro friendly banana bread macros” model. All that means is that (if done right) you can eat more for less calories! Here are a few recipes that allow you to do that:
White Chocolate Raspberry XL Protein Breakfast Cookie
Macros for each XL Breakfast Cookie:
360 Cals, 47g Carbs, 8g Fat, 25g Protein
Imagine a giant, macro friendly, soft-baked cookie, that’s packed with protein. The White Chocolate Raspberry XL Protein Breakfast Cookie and its combo of sweet raspberries and melty white chocolate makes this an irresistible way to start your day with 360 Cals & 25g Protein.
XL Triple Chocolate Protein Breakfast Cookies
Macros for each XL Cookie (makes 3):
329 Cals, 44g Carbs, 7.5g Fat, 21.5g Protein
If you love chocolate and banana bread macro friendly recipes, this one’s for you. These jumbo cookies are packed with protein, rich cocoa flavor, and just the right amount of sweetness 329 Cals & 21.5g Protein. The XL Triple Chocolate Protein Breakfast Cookies is the ultimate way to hit your macros!
Protein Chocolate Chip Breakfast Cookies
Macros for each XL Cookie:
336 Cals, 42g Carbs, 8g Fat, 24g Protein
This Protein Chocolate Chip Breakfast Cookies is basically a high-protein, macro friendly banana bread in cookie form. Soft, chewy, and packed with chocolate chips, it’s the perfect way to start your day while keeping your banana bread macros in check with 336 Cals, 24g Protein.
½ lb Protein Brookie (aka Brownie + Cookie HEAVEN)
It actually weighs 10.9oz aka a lot more than half a lb!
Macros for the WHOLE Brookie:
411 Cals, 51g Carbs, 6g Fat, 37g Protein
It’s like banana bread macros met brownies and cookies in the best way possible. This thick, layered treat is packed with protein and satisfies every sweet craving while keeping it macro friendly, the ½ lb Protein Brookie aka Brownie + Cookie HEAVEN has 411 Cals & 37g Protein for the whole thing.
½ lb Cinnamon Roll Protein Breakfast Brownie
Macros for the WHOLE Brownie (w/out icing or toppings):
415 Cals, 51g Carbs, 7g Fat, 37g Protein
Macros for the WHOLE Brownie w/all toppings:
504 Cals, 64g Carbs, 8g Fat, 44g Protein
Cinnamon rolls and brownies combined into one macro friendly ½ lb Cinnamon Roll Protein Breakfast Brownie masterpiece. Fluffy, protein-packed, and topped with a sweet icing, this breakfast brownie is the best way to hit your banana bread macros with 504 Cals & 44g Protein.
½ lb Air Fryer Protein Breakfast Brownie
It actually weighs over 10oz! 10.9oz to be exact
Macros for the WHOLE Brownie:
411 Cals, 51g Carbs, 6g Fat, 37g Protein, 9g Fiber
A warm, fudgy, protein brownie made in the air fryer. It’s macro friendly, packed with fiber, and so good you won’t believe it fits your banana bread macros, the ½ lb Air Fryer Protein Breakfast Brownie has only 411 Cals with 37g Protein.
Quick Tips on Making Banana Bread Macro Friendly and Delicious
Swapping Ingredients for Better Macros
Let’s go over the ingredients list and understand what we can swap and what can be adjusted, to make the best macro friendly banana bread
Every Banana Bread recipe requires (usually) the following:
- Ripe Banana(s)
- Butter
- Baking Soda
- Salt
- Sugar
- Egg
- Vanilla Extract
- AP Flour
Now that we have listed the ingredients, we need to understand the role of each ingredient and what are the best substitutes:
Ingredient #1:
Butter: it adds tenderness and moisture to the baking goodies, and contributes to the leavening process in certain recipes.
Replacement:
- Non-Fat Greek Yogurt: it is 1:1 ratio (i.e. 50g Greek Yogurt for every 50g of Butter). But be careful as the result will lead to denser bread.
Ingredient #2:
Sugar: Other than providing sweet flavor (aka sugary flavor) it helps to retain water and reduce over gluten development and tenderizes bakery products by promoting soft cake structure.
Replacement:
- Applesauce (1:1 to Sugar ratio, i.e 1 cup of Applesauce for every 1 Cup of Sugar)
- Maple Syrup (½ – ¾ cup to 1 cup of Sugar)
- Honey (½ – ⅔ cup to 1 cup of Sugar)
Ingredient #3:
Eggs: Acts as binding agent, provides moisture and leavening, it is also used for emulsification and structure.
Replacement:
- Egg Whites: (2:1 ratio, i.e 2 Egg Whites for every 1 Whole Egg)
Ingredient #5:
AP Flour (All Purpose Flour): All you need to know that AP Flour absorbs less water.
Replacement:
- Coconut Flour: (1:4 ratio, ¼ cup of Coconut Flour for every 1 cup of Flour), coconut flour is super absorbent, you will have to replace a little of AP flour with coconut flour but not the whole thing.
Note:
- Remember that using liquid sugar substitutes, you need to adjust the wet ingredients to avoid too wet batter. (reduce other liquids by 1/4 to 1/3 cup) or you can keep the same amount of liquids if you will be using coconut flour.
- It can be trial and error to get the perfect macro friendly banana bread recipe. So use the recipes above as a template. We believe in you!
You can also add Banana Bread Protein Cookie Butter, to enhance the flavor of your banana bread and a boost to the protein factor.
Closing Thoughts on the Banana Bread Macros
To recap, making the “perfect” macro friendly banana bread recipe can take time and lots of tries. However, with the list provided of substitutions that can provide you with the foundation to start the process of perfecting the recipe yourself!
Here are all the recipes one more time:
- Banana Chocolate Chip Protein Muffins
- Banana Protein Peanut Butter
- XL Chocolate PB Banana Protein Frozen Yogurt Cookie
- White Chocolate Raspberry XL Protein Breakfast Cookie
- XL Triple Chocolate Protein Breakfast Cookies
- Protein Chocolate Chip Breakfast Cookies
- ½ lb Protein Brookie aka Brownie + Cookie HEAVEN
- ½ lb Cinnamon Roll Protein Breakfast Brownie
- ½ lb Air Fryer Protein Breakfast Brownie
And if you like these recipes, it might be worth checking out more macro friendly easy recipes here.