High protein
Low carb
Soft, moist, naturally sweet breakfast squares packed with protein and made with low-carb ingredients. Perfect for breakfast, meal prep or a satisfying weight-loss-friendly snack!
Prep time: 10 minutes
Bake time: 25–30 minutes
Servings: 9 squares
Ingredients
- ½ small ripe banana, mashed
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup almond flour
- ½ cup vanilla whey protein powder (low-carb)
- ¼ cup ground flaxseed
- ½ cup unsweetened almond milk
- ¼ cup plain Greek yogurt (unsweetened)
- 2 tbsp powdered monk fruit or erythritol
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 175°C (350°F). Line an 8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper.
- Mash the banana in a mixing bowl.
- Add eggs, Greek yogurt, almond milk and vanilla. Whisk until smooth.
- Stir in almond flour, protein powder, ground flaxseed, sweetener, baking powder, cinnamon and salt.
- Mix until a thick, even batter forms. Let rest for 5 minutes.
- Spread the batter evenly into the prepared pan.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes, until the center is set and a toothpick comes out mostly clean.
- Cool completely before slicing into 9 squares.
Approximate Nutrition Per Square
Values depend on your protein powder and ingredient brands.
- Calories: 145
- Protein: 11–13g
- Total carbs: 6–8g
- Fiber: 2–3g
- Net carbs: 4–5g
- Fat: 9g
Weight-Loss Tips
- Use unsweetened almond milk.
- Avoid honey, maple syrup and regular sugar.
- Choose whey protein with minimal carbohydrates.
- Enjoy 1–2 squares with unsweetened Greek yogurt for a filling breakfast.
Note: This is a low-carb banana-flavored recipe, but it is not strictly keto because it contains banana.
