cottage cheese banana bread
Tired of bland, healthy baked goods? Say hello to our Cottage Cheese Banana Bread! This game-changing recipe combines the natural sweetness of bananas with the protein-packed goodness of cottage cheese.
Equipment
- 9x5-inch loaf pan
- Mixing Bowls
- Whisk or electric mixer
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Parchment Paper optional
- Blender for smoothing cottage cheese, optional
- Cooling Rack
Ingredients
- 3 ripe bananas mashed
- ½ cup cottage cheese blended for a smoother texture
- ⅓ cup honey or maple syrup
- ¼ cup melted butter or coconut oil
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 ¾ cups whole wheat or all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon optional
- ½ cup chopped walnuts or chocolate chips optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
- Prepare the wet ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, mash the bananas. Stir in blended cottage cheese, honey (or maple syrup), melted butter (or coconut oil), eggs, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth.
- Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
- Mix the batter: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined. If using nuts or chocolate chips, fold them in.
- Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool and serve: Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack. Slice and enjoy!
Notes
Nutrition Facts (Per Serving - 1 Slice)
- Calories: ~200 kcal
- Protein: ~6g
- Carbohydrates: ~30g
- Fat: ~7g
- Fiber: ~2g
- Sodium: ~200mg