Baklava Banana Bread - Protein-Packed, Oil Free!
Serves 1210 mins prep55 mins cook
Amazing, protein-packed Baklava Banana Bread that’s oil free and added sugar free too! This Baklava banana loaf uses protein powder for sweetener and sugar free honey for all the healthy amish vibes!
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What you need
oz ripe banana
cup almond milk
tbsp baking powder
tsp cinnamon
tsp cardamom
cup pistachio nuts
cup slivered almonds
tbsp honey
Instructions
0 Preheat oven to 350°F and line an 8½" x 4½" loaf pan with parchment paper. 1 In a large bowl, whisk together mashed banana, applesauce, Greek yogurt, almond milk and eggs. 2 In another bowl, whisk whole wheat flour, unflavored protein powder, vanilla protein powder, baking powder, cinnamon and cardamom. 3 Add dry mix to wet, and gently fold until combined.DO NOT OVER-MIX or protein powder and gluten from wheat flour will make the bread dense. 5 Filling: In a small bowl, mix chopped pistachio, almonds, honey, cinnamon and cardamom. 6 Pour ⅔ batter into prepared loaf pan, spread ⅔ filling in the middle, then pour remaining ⅓ batter.Top with remaining nut filling mixture. 8 Bake for 55-60 minutes, covering with a foil tent after 40 minutes.A toothpick inserted into center should come out dry. 10 Cool for 15 minutes, then lift out of pan using the lining. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely, about 30 minutes and cut into slices.View original recipe