CHOCOLATE PROTEIN BANANA BREAD

Ingredients:

• 3 ripe bananas (about 1 1/2 cups mashed)
• 3/4 cup chocolate protein powder
• 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (or oat substitute). flour for a gluten-free option)
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar (or sugar substitute for a low-calorie option)
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk (or any milk of your choice)
• 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil (or melted coconut oil)
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips (optional, for an extra hint of chocolate)

Instructions:

STEP 1: PREHEAT OVEN AND PREPARE MOLD

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).2. Grease a 9 x 5 inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper for easier removal.

 STEP 2: Mashed BANANAS

1. Mash the ripe bananas in a large bowl until smooth.

 STEP 3: MIX DRY INGREDIENTS

1.Combine  chocolate protein powder, cocoa powder, flour, sugar, baking powder and salt in a separate bowl.