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Sliced kefir banana bread loaf on a cream platter with a caramelized banana top, served with coffee and butter.

High-Protein Kefir Banana Bread

A moist, tender high-protein kefir banana bread made with milk kefir, Greek yogurt, and eggs. No protein powder, one bowl, and a caramelized banana top.
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Course: Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine: American
Servings: 10 slices or 1 loaf
Author: Shilpa

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 cup mashed bananas (about 2 bananas) plus one for topping
  • ½ cup milk kefir
  • ½ cup Greek yogurt
  • 2 large eggs
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter melted
  • ⅓ cup dark brown sugar packed
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease and line a 9x5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper.
  • In a large bowl, mash the bananas until mostly smooth with a few small lumps remaining. Add the eggs, kefir, yogurt, melted butter, brown sugar, and vanilla. Whisk until well combined.
  • Add the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon. Fold only until no streaks of flour remain; a few small lumps are fine.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top. Cut the 3rd banana lengthwise and place it gently on top of the batter. Press it lightly into the batter.
  • Bake for 55–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
  • Let the loaf cool in the pan for 10–15 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • Use bananas with plenty of brown spots for the sweetest flavor.
  • Bring the kefir, yogurt, and eggs to room temperature before mixing for a smoother batter.
  • Fold the batter gently to avoid a dense loaf.
  • If the top browns too quickly, loosely tent it with foil during the last 15 minutes of baking.

Nutrition

Calories: 209kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 51mg | Sodium: 274mg | Potassium: 148mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 236IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 58mg | Iron: 1mg
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