Luteal Banana Bread

Ingredients:

  • 3 ripe bananas (mashed)

  • 2 eggs

  • 1 cup almond flour

  • ½ cup vanilla (or chocolate) protein powder

  • 1 tsp baking soda

  • Pinch of salt

  • 1–2 tbsp maple syrup or honey

  • ¼ cup chocolate chips

Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line a loaf pan.

  2. In a large bowl, mash bananas. Add eggs and maple syrup.

  3. Stir in flour, protein powder, baking soda, and salt.

  4. Fold in chocolate chips (save a few for the top!).

  5. Pour into loaf pan. Top with extra banana slices or chocolate chips.

  6. Bake 35–40 minutes until golden and a toothpick comes out clean.

  7. Cool before slicing. Store in fridge for up to 5 days or freeze slices!

Why It’s Cycle-Syncing Friendly:

  • Bananas = mood-boosting B6 + natural energy

  • Protein helps balance blood sugar + supports muscle repair

  • Dark chocolate = magnesium + PMS relief