One Bowl Higher Protein Banana Bread

Need things to be easy?  We hear you!  The less mess the better.  Our Registered Dietitian, Jenn Messina, created this recipe with her kids to brighten up a rainy afternoon.  It is moist and delicious and you can freeze slices (if there is any left).  Make some today or SAVE THIS POST for another day.

Ingredients

•  3 ripe bananas

•  ½ cup brown sugar

•  ½ cup brown sugar

•  1 egg, beaten

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• 1 tsp baking soda

• ¼ tsp salt

• 1 cup flour

• ½ cup high protein pancake mix

• ½ cup mini chocolate chips ​

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350 °F

2. In a large bowl, add the banana and mash well.  Add sugar, egg, vanilla, salt, and melted butter. Mix well.

3. Add flour & baking soda and stir until combined. Add chocolate chips

4. Pour into a greased loaf pan, top with a few extra chocolate chips and banana slices

5. Bake for 50-55 minutes until golden brown!  Enjoy