Description
- This Cottage Cheese Banana Bread is a deliciously moist and nutritious take on the traditional loaf. Blended cottage cheese adds extra protein and a creamy texture, making this banana bread soft, rich, and satisfying without needing loads of oil or butter. Perfect for breakfast, snacking, or even dessert — it’s a sneaky way to add more protein to your day!
Ingredients
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1 cup mashed ripe bananas (about 2–3 bananas)
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1/2 cup cottage cheese (blended smooth or use small curd)
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2 large eggs
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1/3 cup honey or maple syrup
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (or half whole wheat)
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1 teaspoon baking soda
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1/2 teaspoon baking powder
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1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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Optional: 1/3 cup chopped walnuts, chocolate chips, or both
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
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Mix wet ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together mashed bananas, blended cottage cheese, eggs, honey/maple syrup, and vanilla until smooth.
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Add dry ingredients: Stir in the flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt until just combined. Do not overmix.
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Add mix-ins: Fold in any optional nuts or chocolate chips.
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Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top. Bake for 45–55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
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Cool: Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Notes
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You can use low-fat or full-fat cottage cheese. Blending it first helps avoid curds in the bread.
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Add a sprinkle of oats or turbinado sugar on top for a rustic, bakery-style look.
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Store in an airtight container at room temp for 2–3 days or refrigerate for longer shelf life.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 45mg