Last lockdown, you couldn't scroll through any social feed without coming across someone’s freshly baked banana bread on your timeline.
And for pretty good reason — comfort food is key in a pandemic, right?
We’ve put together some of our finest banana bread recipes for you to get stuck into. And with so much time to spend in the kitchen, there’s nothing stopping you from perfecting them all.
1. Low-Sugar Chocolate Chip Banana Bread
Everyone knows the easiest way to take your banana bread to the next level is a generous sprinkling of chocolate chips.
This simple recipe from our kitchen king, Niall Kirkland, has a fraction of the refined sugar as other cakes and biscuits. All the sweetness comes from the bananas and a squeeze of honey — so you can forget feeling guilty about another slice.
Find the recipe here.
2. Cheesecake-Stuffed Banana Bread
Yes, you read that right. Just when you thought banana bread couldn’t get any better, we went right in there with the dessert crossover of dreams.
Made with a couple of scoops of our bestselling Impact Whey Protein, we think it’s one of the most indulgent, high-protein treats we’ve ever had the pleasure of tasting. And it’s low in sugar too – thanks to our Sugar-Free Syrup!
Find the recipe here.
3. Vegan Banana Bread
This wholesome recipe uses buckwheat flour, which means this plant-based recipe is also great for anyone with a gluten intolerance.
There’s also a creamy coconut milk frosting if you’re really feeling like pushing the boat out.
Find the recipe here.
Take Home Message
Now really is the time for comfort food to take the spotlight — and these delicious banana breads definitely hit the spot when it comes to a healthy snacking.
Just remember, it’s not compulsory to post the results on Instagram.
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Lauren is an English Literature graduate originally from the South. She’s always loved swimming, has discovered the power of weight training over the past few years, and has lots of room for improvement in her weekly hot yoga class.
On the weekends she’s usually cooking or eating some kind of brunch, and she enjoys trying out new recipes with her housemates – especially since shaking off student habits, like mainly surviving off pasta. Above all, she’s a firm believer in keeping a balance between the gym and gin.
Find out more about Lauren’s experience here.
