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Cottage Cheese Banana Bread: A Healthy and Delicious Twist
If you love banana bread but want a healthier, protein-packed version, this Cottage Cheese Banana Bread is the perfect recipe. It’s moist, naturally sweetened, and enriched with creamy cottage cheese, making it a nutritious choice for breakfast or a snack. Plus, it’s gluten-free thanks to almond flour!
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- High in Protein: Cottage cheese adds a boost of protein.
- Naturally Sweetened: Maple syrup and ripe bananas provide natural sweetness.
- Gluten-Free: Made with almond flour instead of traditional wheat flour.
- Customizable: Add nuts, chocolate chips, or berries for extra flavor.
Ingredients
- 2 ripe bananas, mashed
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup cottage cheese (full-fat or low-fat)
- 3 tablespoons maple syrup (adjust to taste)
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 cups almond flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- Optional: 1/2 cup chopped walnuts, chocolate chips, or blueberries
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat to 350°F (175°C). Line a loaf pan with parchment paper and lightly grease it.
- Mix the Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix mashed bananas, eggs, cottage cheese, maple syrup, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Add the Dry Ingredients: Stir in almond flour, baking soda, and cinnamon until fully combined.
- Add Optional Mix-ins: Fold in walnuts, chocolate chips, or blueberries if desired.
- Bake: Pour the batter into the loaf pan. Bake for 50 minutes, covering with foil if the top browns too quickly.
- Cool & Serve: Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack before slicing.
Nutritional Information
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cooking Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Calories per Serving: ~245 kcal
- Servings: 8-10 slices
Serving Suggestions
- Enjoy warm with a drizzle of honey or nut butter.
- Serve with Greek yogurt and fresh berries for a balanced breakfast.
- Pair with coffee or tea for a satisfying snack.