Banana bread can be a delicious and convenient breakfast or snack option.

Well actually, it can be great for any meal, why limit ourselves to breakfast!

For some it may fall into the “health halo” category and seem “healthier” that it really is.

It’s worth exploring the breakdown of banana bread, comparing cafe options to home made to see the differences.

When we look at the Calorie and macronutrient breakdown of a cafe banana bread, the 2 predominant macros are fats and carbs.

The most delicious and rewarding combo when paired together and the base of most indulgences.

Focusing on the word banana in the name can make an indulgence sound like a plant. 

It may be a breakfast choice we make instead of opting for a bacon and egg roll because it just seems “better”.

Weighing up the two options we can actually see this bacon and egg roll with sausage and cheese is lower Calorie and higher in protein which could lead to greater feelings of fullness compared to the banana bread.

If you’re looking for quick and convenient options that are also goal aligned, banana on toast with a side of protein (shake or yogurt), may be an option to try.

You could even add up to 20g of honey or peanut butter for extra flavour. Both those options are higher volume, lower Calorie and with more protein and plants than the cafe banana bread.

This isn’t a dig at banana bread, because it is delicious.

This is just some awareness so you’re making an informed decision next time you’re looking for a quick cafe option and think you “have to” choose banana bread over a bacon and egg roll or whatever else you might feel like eating.

We absolutely love banana bread and the FNC Banana Bread hits the FN’Sweet Spot.

A loaf only takes 50 minutes to make (including mix and baking time) and you get 8 portions. Pair it with some yogurt and fruit or berries and you’re ticking the protein and plant boxes too!

FNC Banana Bread Recipe:

Macro Breakdown:

Makes 8 slices

Per slice:

• 159 Calories

• Protein - 16 grams

• Carbs - 17 grams

• Fats - 3 grams

• Fibre - 4 grams

Ingredients:

• 400 grams banana

  • Riper bananas work best, this is approximately 4 bananas

• 200 grams egg whites

• 120 grams protein powder

  • You can use any you like but vanilla flavour is our favourite for this recipe and we use WPC (whey protein concentrate)

• 60 grams coconut flour

  • You can also use regular flour if you wish

• 12 grams baking powder

Method:

1. Preheat your fan forced oven to 180 degrees celsius.

2. Mash the bananas until smooth and all the lumps are gone.

3. Add the egg whites to the banana and mix well.

4. Mix all the dry ingredients in separate bowl.

5. Add the dry ingredients to the banana and egg whites. Add slowly, stirring as your add them to reduce any lumps.

6. Pour the mixture into a baking tray and cook for 45-50 minutes. It should be brown on the outside and you should be able to slide a knife into the centre and pull it out clean.