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Cottage Cheese Banana Bread

Irresistibly Moist Cottage Cheese Banana Bread Recipe

Deliciously moist Cottage Cheese Banana Bread, perfect for breakfast or a snack, gluten-free and packed with protein.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 3 medium Ripe Bananas Use very ripe bananas for the best results.
  • 1 cup Cottage Cheese Can be replaced with Greek yogurt for a similar texture.
  • 2 large Eggs
  • 2 cups Almond Flour Not a 1:1 substitute for all flours.
  • 1/3 cup Maple Syrup Substitute with honey or sugar-free syrup if desired.
  • 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon Provides warm spice notes.
Optional Add-Ins
  • 1 cup Chocolate Chips Add for a sweet twist.
  • 1/2 cup Chopped Nuts Walnuts or pecans for crunch.
  • 1 cup Oat Flour Adjust moisture level accordingly.
  • 1 cup Blueberries Fresh burst of flavor.

Equipment

  • loaf pan
  • Mixing Bowl
  • whisk or spatula

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan with butter or cooking spray.
  2. Mash the ripe bananas with a fork until smooth and creamy, about 2-3 minutes.
  3. Add cottage cheese, eggs, maple syrup, and vanilla extract to the mashed bananas and mix well.
  4. In another bowl, sift together almond flour, baking soda, and cinnamon.
  5. Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth out the top.
  7. Bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean from the center.
  8. Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 21gProtein: 5gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For smoother texture, blend cottage cheese before adding to the mixture.

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