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Cottage Cheese Banana Bread

Cottage Cheese Banana Bread That's Moist, Healthy, and Delicious

This Cottage Cheese Banana Bread is a moist, healthy, and delicious recipe perfect for breakfast or a snack.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 3 large Ripe Bananas Use very ripe bananas for maximum sweetness.
  • 2 large Eggs Acts as a binder; consider flax eggs for vegan.
  • 1 cup Cottage Cheese Adds moisture and protein; choose fat level.
  • 1/3 cup Maple Syrup Provides natural sweetness.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Use pure vanilla.
  • 1.5 cups Almond Flour The gluten-free base; do not substitute 1:1 with regular flour.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda Ensure freshness to help bread rise.
  • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon For warm spice; adjust or swap with nutmeg.

Equipment

  • Loaf pan
  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Spatula

Method
 

Baking Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a standard loaf pan.
  2. In a large bowl, combine 3 mashed ripe bananas, 2 eggs, 1 cup of cottage cheese, 1/3 cup of maple syrup, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract and mix until smooth.
  3. In another bowl, whisk together 1.5 cups of almond flour, 1 teaspoon of baking soda, and 1 teaspoon of cinnamon.
  4. Gradually pour the dry mixture into the wet ingredients, stirring gently until just combined.
  5. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.
  6. Bake for 50 to 60 minutes, checking for doneness with a toothpick.
  7. Let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 6gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3.5gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 160mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Use very ripe bananas for the best flavor and mix-ins like nuts or chocolate for variations.

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