Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Baking Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9x5-inch (23x13cm) light metal loaf pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the sides. Spray the exposed ends with non-stick spray.
- In a large bowl, whisk the mashed bananas, melted coconut oil, and light brown sugar. Add the eggs, plain Greek yogurt, and vanilla extract, whisking until completely homogenous.
- In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, vanilla protein powder, baking soda, and kosher salt to aerate and distribute the leavening agents evenly.
- Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture using a silicone spatula. Stop mixing just before the last streaks of flour disappear to avoid a tough crumb.
- Fold in the dark chocolate chunks and semi-sweet chocolate chips. Transfer the thick batter to the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top into an even layer.
- Heavily sprinkle the reserved mini chocolate chips across the surface of the batter. Bake on the center rack for 50 to 60 minutes, or until the top crust is a deep golden-brown with a large crack, and a toothpick inserted comes out mostly clean.
- Let the bread rest in the pan for 15 minutes. Use the parchment overhang to lift it out, then place it on a silver wire cooling rack to cool completely before slicing.
Notes
Tip 1: Always use a whey/casein blend of protein powder. Pure whey isolate will draw too much moisture out of the batter, resulting in a dry loaf.
Tip 2: If your bread is browning too quickly at the 35-minute mark, tent the top loosely with aluminum foil for the remainder of the baking time.
Tip 2: If your bread is browning too quickly at the 35-minute mark, tent the top loosely with aluminum foil for the remainder of the baking time.
