The 5 Best Banana Protein Desserts To Supercharge Your Gains

No matter where you are in your fitness journey, getting your nutrition right is essential. And as you probably know, getting your fill of protein is essential to building as well as maintaining lean muscle.

Eating enough protein will also help you recover faster between training sessions, give you more energy, and help you feel fuller for longer. It’s a win-win-win.

But when you’re juggling more plates than a waiter on a Saturday night, getting enough protein is sometimes easier said than done.

What if we told you that you can get a quality hit of protein from your dessert? No, that’s not a typo—we did say desserts. And here we’re going to talk about banana protein desserts.

If you love sweet stuff and you love bananas, you need these five lip-smacking banana protein desserts in your life.

To reap the body-boosting rewards of these lip-smacking sweet treats, you need only the ingredients listed in each recipe, a few basic kitchen utensils, and a scoop or two of quality banana protein powder.

Are you ready to get cooking? Great, let’s dive in.

1. Protein Banana Bread

Calories: Around 475

An absolutely classic pudding but enhanced with the healthy addition of banana protein powder for extra creaminess, texture, and fitness-boosting power. 

This hearty lip-smacker is moist, flavorful, and perfect as a balanced breakfast or a portable gym snack.

Ingredients…

• 1 ripe banana
• Banana Protein powder
• Flour
• Baking powder
• Baking soda
• Salt
• Vanilla extract
• Optional add-ins: Chocolate chips, nuts, or yogurt

Method…

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a loaf pan.
2. Mash your ripe banana in a bowl.
3. Add your protein powder, flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, sweetener, and vanilla. Mix well.
4. Stir in optional add-ins if you’re feeling extra sweet
5. Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan.
6. Bake for 45 to 50 minutes. Leave to cool for a short while and tuck in!

2. Banana Protein Pancakes

Calories: Around 320

Fluffy, delicious, and pretty darn nutritious—these mouthwatering protein pancakes are a great way to start your day or satisfy a sweet craving when you need it most.

We mean, who doesn’t love pancakes?—Especially these ones.

Ingredients…

• 1 ripe banana
• Banana protein powder
• Eggs
• Milk
• Baking powder
• Vanilla extract
• Optional toppings: Maple syrup, fruit, nuts

Method…

1. Mash your ripe banana in a bowl.
2. Add your protein powder, eggs, milk, baking powder, and vanilla. Mix well (put those biceps into it!).
3. Heat a non-stick pan over medium heat.
4. Pour the batter onto the pan, creating pancakes of desired size.
5. Cook until golden brown on both sides.
6. Serve with your favorite toppings. Yum.

3. Banana Protein ‘Nice’ Cream

Calories: Around 280

Okay, the name of this dessert may sound a little cheesy, but it will not disappoint. It’s rich (yet it’s not heavy or stodgy), and the natural tang of the bananas really shines through (in the best possible way).

A cool and refreshing treat that's perfect for a hot day.

Ingredients…

• 1 frozen banana
• Banana protein powder
• Milk or plant-based milk
• Optional add-ins: Cocoa powder, peanut butter, or other flavorings

Method…

1. Cut your frozen banana into chunks.
2. Place banana chunks, protein powder, and milk in a blender.
3. Blend until smooth and creamy.
4.  Throw in optional extras and blend again.
5. Serve immediately.

4. Banana Protein Smoothie

Calories: Around 270

A quick and easy way to get your protein and daily dose of fruit in one go, this classic banana protein smoothie ticks all of the boxes. It’s smooth, moreish—and packed full of body-boosting goodness.

The best thing is—you can tweak the flavors of this protein-packed smoothie by adding different fruits or veggies. So, experiment and go bananas!

Ingredients…

• 1 ripe banana
• Banana protein powder
• Yogurt
• Milk or plant-based milk
• Optional add-ins: Spinach, chia seeds, or honey

Method…

1. Combine all ingredients in a blender.
2. Blend until smooth.
3. Pour into a glass and (you guessed it)...enjoy.

5. Banana Protein Pudding

Calories: Around 300

A creamy and oh-so satisfying dessert that's perfect for a meal prep situation. Whip this up and enjoy it as a body-boosting breakfast or as a pre-workout power-up—the choice is yours.

This perfectly portable pudding will go down a treat whatever time of day you enjoy it. So, prep a big old batch of this delicious dessert and start grabbing those gains.

Ingredients…

• 1 ripe banana
• Greek yogurt
• Banana protein powder
• Vanilla extract
• Optional toppings: granola, nuts, or fruit

Method…

1. Mash your ripe banana in a bowl.
2. Add Greek yogurt, protein powder, and vanilla extract. Mix well.
3. Divide pudding into individual containers.
4. Chill for at least 30 minutes before serving.
5. add your favorite toppings and savor the flavor

Read: The Best High-Protein Dessert To Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth Cravings

Supercharge your gains with Crazy Nutrition…

Now that you have these unreal banana protein desserts under your belt, you can meet your nutritional needs while satisfying your sweet tooth (in the healthiest way possible).

As you can see, you don’t have to be a culinary genius to tackle these lip-smacking protein desserts—and they’re super quick to prep. Oh, and with a minimum of 30 grams of protein per serving, each one of these puddings will help you meet your daily targets with ease.