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High-Protein Banana Cake

Ingredients

  • 2 large bananas very ripe with plenty of brown spots, for maximum sweetness and aroma
  • 2 large eggs at room temperature, to bind the batter and add protein and structure
  • 200 g Greek yoghurt preferably low‑fat but creamy, to give moisture, tang and extra protein
  • 150 g soft curd cheese (around 0.1% fat) smooth and lump‑free, for a light, high‑protein richness
  • 2–3 tbsp agave syrup adjusted to taste, to gently lift the sweetness without overpowering the banana
  • 1 tsp unsweetened cocoa powder for a subtle chocolate‑banana flavour and a deeper colour
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract to round out the flavours and add a soft, bakery‑style aroma
  • to taste fine salt to sharpen the sweetness and balance the overall taste
  • to taste Extra Greek yoghurt sliced banana, cocoa dusting or a drizzle of nut butter, for serving and decoration

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 180°C and line a small baking dish or loaf tin with baking paper, leaving a little overhang to help lift the cake out after baking.
  • Peel the very ripe bananas, break them into chunks and place them in the blender jug so they are ready to blend smoothly.
  • Add the eggs, Greek yoghurt, soft curd cheese, vanilla extract and a pinch of salt to the blender, then blend until the mixture becomes completely smooth and creamy.
  • Taste the batter, add 2–3 tablespoons of agave syrup depending on how sweet your bananas are, and blend again briefly to incorporate the syrup evenly.
  • Sprinkle in the cocoa powder and pulse until it disappears into the batter and the mixture takes on a slightly deeper colour.
  • Let the batter rest for 3–5 minutes so it thickens slightly and prepares to bake more evenly.
  • Pour the rested batter into the prepared baking dish, tap the dish gently on the worktop to release air bubbles and smooth the surface with a spatula.
  • Bake at 180°C for about 15 minutes, or until the top looks set and lightly golden and the centre gives a gentle jiggle when you nudge the dish.
  • Remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool for 10–15 minutes, then lift it out using the baking paper and slice into six portions.
  • Serve warm or chilled, plain or topped with Greek yoghurt, sliced banana, cocoa or nut butter, depending on how indulgent you want the cake to feel.

Nutrition

Serving: 120gCalories: 112kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 9gFat: 1.3gSaturated Fat: 0.7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 62mgSodium: 27mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 58mgIron: 0.5mg