High-Protein Banana Bread Mini Loaves
These high-protein banana bread mini loaves are soft, moist, gluten-free, and perfect for a post-workout snack or easy meal prep. Made with cottage cheese and protein powder — and the kids love them too.
Creator: Leslie Stokes
I made these High-Protein Banana Bread Mini Loaves because I wanted something quick to grab after a workout that wasn’t just another protein bar. Something that actually felt like food. Something warm, comforting, and satisfying — but still aligned with my goals.
And honestly? These turned out even better than I expected.
They’re soft, moist, lightly sweet, and taste like classic banana bread. You truly cannot tell they’re gluten-free or made with cottage cheese and protein powder. The texture is spot-on, the flavor is cozy, and the best part? The kids loved them. No questions asked. No “is this healthy?” side-eye. Just straight-up high-protein banana bread energy.
I baked these in silicone mini loaf molds, which made them perfect for portioning and meal prep. They feel like little bakery banana breads, but they’re packed with protein and made with simple ingredients.
This is the kind of recipe I love having on hand for:
post-workout snacks
quick breakfasts
school snack boxes
afternoon sweet cravings
They pair perfectly with a protein shake, coffee, or even just on their own.
Protein Powder Tips (This Matters)
Use a vanilla protein powder you actually like the taste of. This recipe isn’t overly sweet, so the protein powder flavor really comes through.
Best results:
vanilla whey or plant-based
nothing overly chalky
nothing super sweetened
If your protein powder is very thick, the batter may feel dense — that’s normal. The bananas and cottage cheese balance it out during baking.
Why This high-protein banana bread Recipe Is a Keeper
This is one of those recipes that checks every box:
high-protein
gluten-free
easy to make
kid-approved
perfect for meal prep
It’s comforting without being heavy and healthy without tasting like it’s trying too hard.
If you’re looking for a post-workout snack that actually feels satisfying — or a healthier baked good your kids will eat — this one’s a win.
Save it, bake it, and let me know if your kids loved it too
Tips for this Meal Prep
Texture Notes (Important)
These bake up:
Soft and moist
Slightly dense in a banana-bread way
Not eggy
Not crumbly
If you want them extra fluffy, add:
1/2 tsp baking soda + 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
Storage
Fridge:
Store in an airtight container up to 5 days
Freezer:
Freeze individually wrapped loaves
Thaw at room temp or microwave briefly
These high-protein banana bread loaves are one of my favorite freezer snacks to have ready for busy mornings or after workouts.
I hope this meal prep helps you! Don’t forget to follow along on social meadia for more Meal Prep + healthy recipes!
High-Protein Banana Bread Mini Loaves
Ingredients
- 2 ripe bananas mashed
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup cottage cheese blended until smooth
- 1 scoop vanilla protein powder
- 1/2 cup almond flour
- 1/4 cup oat flour or more almond flour to go lower carb
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Optional add-ins (keep it clean but fun):
- Mini chocolate chips
- Chopped walnuts or pecans
Let's Make It
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Blend cottage cheese until completely smooth.
- In a bowl, mix mashed bananas, eggs, blended cottage cheese, and vanilla.
- Fold in protein powder, almond flour, oat flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
- Pour batter into silicone mini loaf molds (or a lined 8×8 pan).
- Bake 25–30 minutes, until set in the center.
- Cool completely, then remove from molds.
Nutrition Facts
(Approximate, per mini loaf – based on 10)
Calories: ~165
Protein: ~10–12g
Carbohydrates: ~14g
Fat: ~7g
Fiber: ~3g
(Exact nutrition will vary depending on protein powder and add-ins)
Meal Prep in 1 Hour
You can use any two of the meals in this series to get your meal prep done in just about and hour, give or take!
Having your breakfast and lunch ready for the week helps you stay on track with your nutriton, saves you time and money! I truly beleive that meal prep does not need to be over complicated, take too much time or be boring!
I always get asked- “do you ever get tired of eating the same thing all week?” and the answer is, no! Not when the food taste good! I give plenty of variety in these preps and keep it simple!
As always, thanks for being here and remember, don’t over complicate the process! Take a deep breath, you got this!
