Collagen Banana Bread Recipe (Gluten-Free Option)
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Why Bake with Collagen Peptides?
Collagen peptides are heat-stable, making them ideal for baking. They dissolve into batters without altering texture, flavor, or rise. Each loaf delivers collagen peptides across every slice to support skin elasticity, joint health, and hair and nail strength.
We use NUTRIBAS Hydrolyzed Multi Collagen Unflavored — it bakes invisibly with zero impact on taste.
Collagen Banana Bread Recipe
Prep time: 10 minutes | Bake time: 55–60 minutes | Servings: 10 slices
Ingredients
- 3 very ripe bananas
- 2 scoops (20g) NUTRIBAS Collagen Peptides Unflavored
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour (or see gluten-free swap below)
- 2 large eggs
- ¼ cup melted coconut oil or unsalted butter
- ½ cup coconut sugar or brown sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- ¼ tsp sea salt
- Optional: ½ cup walnuts, dark chocolate chips, or blueberries
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
- Mash bananas thoroughly in a large bowl.
- Whisk in eggs, melted coconut oil, sugar, and vanilla.
- In a separate bowl, combine flour, collagen peptides, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
- Fold dry ingredients into wet until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Fold in any optional mix-ins.
- Pour into loaf pan and bake for 55–60 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool for 10 minutes in the pan, then transfer to a wire rack.
Tip: If the top browns too quickly, tent loosely with foil after 40 minutes.
Gluten-Free Variation
Swap all-purpose flour for 1½ cups certified gluten-free oat flour or a 1:1 gluten-free baking blend. Baking time remains the same.
Flavor Variations
- Chocolate Collagen Banana Bread: Add ¼ cup cacao powder and ½ cup dark chocolate chips.
- Walnut & Honey: Fold in ½ cup chopped walnuts and drizzle the top with honey before baking.
- Blueberry Lemon: Add ½ cup fresh blueberries and 1 tsp lemon zest.
Storage
- Room temperature: Up to 3 days wrapped tightly.
- Refrigerator: Up to 1 week in an airtight container.
- Freezer: Slice, wrap individually, freeze for up to 3 months. Toast from frozen.
Collagen Banana Bread FAQ
Does baking destroy collagen peptides?
No. Hydrolyzed collagen peptides are heat-stable up to around 572°F (300°C), well above standard baking temperatures.
How much collagen is in each slice?
With 2 scoops (20g) per loaf and 10 slices, each slice contains approximately 2g of collagen peptides.
Will collagen change the texture?
No. Unflavored collagen peptides integrate seamlessly without affecting rise, crumb, or moisture.
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