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A loaf of golden-brown banana bread with cottage cheese, sliced to reveal gooey chocolate chips and a moist, fluffy interior

Perfect Cottage Cheese Banana Bread Recipe


  • Author: Jessica
  • Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
  • Yield: 1 loaf
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Delicious and healthy Cottage Cheese Banana Bread, blending classic flavor with added protein for a creamy, nutritious treat.


Ingredients

For Cottage Cheese Banana Bread You Need:

Ripe Bananas: 2 or 3 large, mashed (about 1 1/2 cups)

Cottage Cheese: 1/2 cup (can substitute with Greek yogurt)

Flour: 1 3/4 cups (all-purpose or whole wheat)

Sweeteners: 1/2 cup (sugar, honey, or maple syrup)

Eggs: 2 large or 3(if it small)

Baking Soda: 1 teaspoon

Baking Powder: 1 teaspoon

Vanilla Extract: 1 teaspoon

Optional Ingredients:

Nuts: 1/2 cup (chopped walnuts or pecans)

Chocolate Chips: 1/2 cup

Cinnamon or Nutmeg: 1/2 teaspoon (or to taste)

Dried Fruit: 1/2 cup (raisins or cranberries)

Seeds: 1/4 cup (chia or flax seeds)


Instructions

Follow these simple steps for a loaf that’ll have everyone asking for seconds:

  • 1. Preheat the Oven: Set it to 350°F (175°C) and grease or line your loaf pan.
  • 2. Mash the Bananas: In a large bowl, mash 3 overripe bananas until smooth with a few lumps for texture.
  • 3. Mix Wet Ingredients: Add cottage cheese, eggs, sweetener, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt to the bananas. Whisk until everything’s creamy and well-combined.
  • 4. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and baking powder.
  • 5. Blend It All Together: Slowly fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture. Add your optional mix-ins now—nuts, chocolate, whatever your heart desires!
  • 6. Fill the Pan: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, spreading it evenly.
  • 7. Bake: Pop it into the oven for 50–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  • 8. Cool and Enjoy: Let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a rack. Slice, serve, and bask in your baking glory!

 

 

Notes

  1. Moisture Boost: Using cottage cheese in the recipe helps create a wonderfully moist texture, keeping the bread soft and tender while adding a subtle creamy flavor.
  2. Moisture Boost: Using cottage cheese in the recipe helps create a wonderfully moist texture, keeping the bread soft and tender while adding a subtle creamy flavor.
  3. Customizable: Add-ins like nuts, chocolate chips, or dried fruit can easily be incorporated into the batter for extra flavor and texture. Just ensure the mix-ins are evenly distributed!
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 60 minutes
  • Category: dessert/Snack
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice (1/12 loaf)
  • Calories: 200
  • Sugar: 14g
  • Sodium: 100mg
  • Fat: 8g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 10g

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