Vegan High-Protein Chocolate Banana Bread

A rich, chocolatey, high-fiber, plant-powered banana bread with no oil, no refined sugar, and a boost of plant protein. Perfect as a breakfast slice, post-workout snack, or healthy dessert. Makes 8 servings.

• Whole-food plant ingredients, no oil or refined sugar
• High fiber and naturally sweetened
• Gut-friendly, thanks to flax and cocoa polyphenols

Ingredients

• 2 bananas
• 4 Tbsp flaxseed + 8 Tbsp water (flax eggs)
• ½ cup applesauce
• 1¼ cups oat flour
• 2 scoops Orgain vegan protein powder
• ½ cup cocoa powder
• ⅓ cup monk fruit sweetener
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1 Tbsp vanilla

Optional Add-Ins

• 2 Tbsp dark chocolate chips
• ¼ cup chopped walnuts
• Pinch of cinnamon or espresso powder (deepens chocolate flavor)

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a small loaf pan with parchment paper.
2. Make the flax egg: mix 4 Tbsp flaxseed with 8 Tbsp water. Let sit 5–10 minutes until thick.
3. Add all ingredients to a food processor and blend until smooth.
4. Fold in any optional add-ins.
5. Pour into the loaf pan and smooth the top.
6. Bake at 350°F for 40–45 minutes.

Macros (Per Serving – 8 Servings)

Full loaf: 1,125 calories, 65g protein, 168g carbs, 47g fiber, 27g fat.