Protein Berry Banana Bake (Printable Version)

Enjoy a hearty bake packed with banana, berries, and protein for a satisfying morning meal.

# What You'll Need:

→ Pancake Batter

01 - 1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
02 - 1 scoop vanilla protein powder (approximately 1 ounce)
03 - 2 tablespoons coconut sugar or brown sugar
04 - 2 teaspoons baking powder
05 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
06 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
07 - 1 cup unsweetened almond milk or dairy milk
08 - 2 large eggs
09 - 2 tablespoons melted coconut oil or butter
10 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Fruit

11 - 2 medium ripe bananas, sliced
12 - 1 cup mixed berries (fresh or frozen, such as blueberries, raspberries, or strawberries)

→ Topping

13 - 2 tablespoons sliced almonds or chopped pecans (optional)
14 - 1 tablespoon maple syrup (optional, for serving)

# Steps to Follow:

01 - Set oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a 9x9-inch baking dish with oil or nonstick spray.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, protein powder, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
03 - In a separate bowl, whisk milk, eggs, melted coconut oil or butter, and vanilla extract until thoroughly combined.
04 - Add wet mixture to dry ingredients and stir gently until just incorporated. Avoid overmixing to maintain tenderness.
05 - Carefully fold in banana slices and mixed berries until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
06 - Transfer batter into the prepared dish and smooth the surface with a spatula. Sprinkle sliced almonds or pecans over the top, if desired.
07 - Place dish in oven and bake for 30–35 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
08 - Allow bake to cool for 10 minutes before slicing. Serve warm with a drizzle of maple syrup if preferred.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Delicious way to start your day loaded with protein and berries
  • Perfect for meal prep and easily customizable for dietary needs
02 -
  • Can be stored in the fridge for up to 4 days and reheated for busy mornings
  • Optionally swap berries for diced apples or peaches
03 -
  • Increase protein powder and decrease flour by the same weight for extra protein
  • Let cool slightly before slicing for clean pieces