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Cottage Cheese Banana Bread

Delicious Cottage Cheese Banana Bread with a Healthy Twist

This Cottage Cheese Banana Bread is a nutritious, gluten-free, lower sugar indulgence perfect for breakfast or snacks.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 3 medium ripe bananas Use overripe bananas for sweeter flavor and best texture.
  • 2 large eggs For structure and moisture; substitute with flax eggs for a vegan option.
  • 1 cup cottage cheese Increase protein content and moisture.
  • 1/3 cup maple syrup Sweetens the bread naturally.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Essential for enhancing flavor.
  • 2 cups almond flour Provides gluten-free structure.
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda Helps achieve a fluffy texture.
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon Optional but highly recommended.

Equipment

  • Loaf pan
  • mixing bowl
  • whisk
  • Spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Cottage Cheese Banana Bread
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a standard loaf pan.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth with a few small lumps.
  3. Add in the eggs, cottage cheese, maple syrup, and vanilla extract to the mashed bananas, blend until creamy.
  4. Gently fold in the almond flour, baking soda, and ground cinnamon until just combined.
  5. Pour the batter into your prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
  6. Place the loaf pan in the preheated oven and bake for 50-60 minutes.
  7. Allow the Cottage Cheese Banana Bread to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 5gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Use very ripe bananas for optimal sweetness. Don't overmix the batter to avoid a dense loaf. Check for doneness with a toothpick a few minutes before the end of baking time.

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