Tender Protein Banana Bread

When someone you love is fighting a chronic illness like lupus, even the simple things — like a slice of banana bread — can offer comfort and care.
This Soft & Tender Protein Banana Bread is specially crafted to be moist, protein-rich, and easy on the body, blending wholesome ingredients with a touch of cozy sweetness.

Perfect for breakfast, snack, or a heartfelt gift.

🍯 Ingredients: Tender Protein Banana Bread

• 1 ½ cups (180g) oat flour (or finely ground rolled oats)
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• ½ teaspoon cinnamon
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• 3 medium ripe bananas (about 300g, mashed)
• 2 large eggs, room temperature
• ⅔ cup (160g) plain Greek yogurt (full-fat preferred for softness)
• ¼ cup (60ml) avocado oil or light olive oil
• ¼ cup (60g) honey or pure maple syrup
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Optional: ¼ cup chopped walnuts or pecans (if tolerated)

🥣 Instructions: Tender Protein Banana Bread

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×5 inch loaf pan with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the oat flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
3. In a large bowl, mash the bananas until smooth.
4. Whisk in the eggs, Greek yogurt, oil, honey, and vanilla extract until creamy.
5. Fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined. (Do not overmix!)
6. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
7. Bake for 45–55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
8. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

🌼 Notes & Tips:

• Oat flour makes this bread soft, hearty, and easier to digest.
• Greek yogurt brings extra protein and keeps the bread moist without needing lots of oil.
• Honey adds a gentle sweetness with natural anti-inflammatory benefits.
• Add a handful of walnuts or pecans for texture, if tolerated.
• For extra flair, top with banana slices before baking!

⭐ Flavor & Texture Rating

• Flavor: ★★★★★ (cozy, sweet, naturally rich)
• Texture: ★★★★★ (moist, tender, melts in your mouth)

🍃 Final Thoughts

Food is more than nourishment — it’s a way to show love, care, and connection.
This banana bread is soft, simple, and healing — a small but meaningful way to bring a little more comfort into someone’s day.

From my kitchen to yours — with love

🌾 Health Benefits of Oats

Gut Health & Microbiome Balance: The soluble fiber in oats supports a healthy gut microbiome, which is crucial for overall health and immune function. ​NHRI –