Banana bread is one of the most comforting baked goods people return to again and again. The smell, the warmth, the softness—it signals familiarity and ease. But traditional banana bread is often baked in large loaves that encourage oversized slices and mindless snacking.
These Banana Bread Protein Squares are designed to keep everything people love about banana bread while changing how it’s eaten. By baking the batter into a thin slab and slicing it into squares, the experience becomes calmer and more intentional. You take one square, enjoy it, and move on—without feeling like you need “just one more slice.”
Bananas work especially well in high-protein baking because they provide moisture and sweetness without requiring large amounts of added sugar. Combined with protein, they create a baked good that feels comforting but still functional—something that fits easily into daily routines.
This kind of recipe shows up frequently in the Dream Life Cookbook, where familiar flavors are reshaped into formats that support consistency. When snacks feel reliable and balanced, they stop feeling like a decision and start feeling like a habit.
These banana bread protein squares are soft, moist, and naturally sweet. A high-protein, lower-sugar take on classic banana bread that’s easy to portion, satisfying, and supportive of weight-loss goals.
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a small square baking pan with parchment paper, pressing it firmly into the corners.
Add ripe bananas to a bowl and mash until mostly smooth with small lumps remaining.
In a separate bowl, whisk together oat flour, protein powder, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
Add the dry ingredients to the mashed bananas along with almond milk, almond butter, and vanilla extract. Stir until just combined.
Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly using a spatula.
Bake for 20 minutes, or until the center feels set and the edges are lightly golden.
Remove from the oven and let cool for 10 minutes before slicing into squares.These banana bread protein squares are intentionally baked to stay soft and moist rather than dry. Bananas provide natural sweetness and moisture, while protein powder adds structure and helps the squares feel more filling than traditional banana bread.
The square format encourages portion awareness without feeling restrictive, making these easy to enjoy as a daily snack.
Banana bread doesn’t need to be a “special treat” to feel comforting. When baked in a portion-friendly format and paired with protein, it becomes something you can enjoy regularly without overthinking.
Inside the Dream Life Cookbook, recipes like these banana bread protein squares show how small format changes can completely change how food fits into daily life. When snacks feel predictable and balanced, they stop becoming points of friction.
These squares are meant to live in your kitchen as a dependable option—soft, familiar, and quietly supportive of your goals.