Single-Serve Protein Banana Bread

This single-serve banana bread is the kind of recipe that works whenever hunger hits. It comes together quickly, feels nourishing, and still delivers that cozy, classic banana bread flavor. Made with Wellious Almond Protein Powder, it turns a familiar comfort into a balanced option.

Soft, lightly sweet, and warmly spiced, it works just as well as an easy healthy breakfast as it does a high-protein dessert. No loaf pan, no waiting, and no leftovers required.

🍌 Single-Serve Banana Bread Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 medium very ripe banana

• 2 tablespoons white granulated sugar

• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted (plus extra for greasing)

• 1 egg yolk

• ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

• 1 scoop Wellious Vanilla Protein

• ¼ teaspoon baking soda

• ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon

• ¼ teaspoon kosher salt

Instructions

1. Preheat oven or air fryer to 350°F. Generously grease a small ramekin with butter.

2. In a small bowl, mash the banana until mostly smooth.

3. Stir in sugar and melted butter until well combined.

4. Add egg yolk and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth and glossy.

5. Gently fold in protein powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt until just combined.

6. Pour batter into the prepared ramekin.

7. Bake for 15–18 minutes, until the top is set and a toothpick comes out mostly clean.

8. Cool slightly and enjoy warm, straight from the dish.

Why This Recipe Works

This banana bread keeps the texture classic and tender thanks to butter and egg yolk, while Wellious protein blends seamlessly without drying it out. The result is a high-protein recipe that still tastes like traditional banana bread—soft crumb, subtle sweetness, and cozy cinnamon warmth.

Tips & Easy Tweaks

• Extra cozy: Sprinkle a pinch of cinnamon sugar on top before baking

• More indulgent: Add a few chocolate chips or chopped walnuts

• No ramekin? A small oven-safe mug works just as well

Nutrition Highlights (Per Single Serving)

This single-serve banana bread balances cozy flavor with real nourishment; making it a smart choice for an easy healthy breakfast or a high-protein dessert.

• Calories: ~360

• Protein: ~22g

• Fiber: ~8g

• Net Carbs: ~36g

Thanks to the added plant-based protein and fiber from Wellious, this recipe delivers more staying power than traditional banana bread.

FAQs

What kind of banana works best?
The riper the better. A heavily speckled banana adds more sweetness and stronger banana flavor without extra sugar.

Will the protein powder affect the texture?
Using Wellious keeps the crumb soft and tender. Its smooth almond + chickpea protein blends easily without drying the bread out!

Is this better for breakfast or dessert?
Both. The protein and fiber make it filling enough for breakfast, while the classic banana bread flavor makes it feel like dessert.

Final Bite

This single-serve banana bread proves that comfort food can be simple, intentional, and deeply satisfying. Classic ingredients meet modern nutrition—no loaf pans, no leftovers, no compromises.

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