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Cottage Cheese Banana Bread

Cottage Cheese Banana Bread That's Moist and Packed with Protein

This Cottage Cheese Banana Bread is a moist, high-protein alternative to traditional banana bread, 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: 10 slices
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Batter Ingredients
  • 2 large Ripe Bananas mashed
  • 1 cup Cottage Cheese low-fat or full-fat
  • 3 Eggs
  • 1/2 cup Maple Syrup or honey or sugar-free syrup
  • 2 cups Almond Flour or gluten-free blend
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon adjust to taste

Equipment

  • Loaf Pan
  • Mixing bowl
  • whisk
  • spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a loaf pan with non-stick spray or parchment paper.
  2. Mash ripe bananas in a large mixing bowl until smooth, aiming for 1 to 1.5 cups of mashed banana.
  3. Combine the cottage cheese, eggs, maple syrup, and a splash of vanilla extract with the mashed bananas and mix until smooth.
  4. Gradually sift in almond flour, baking soda, and cinnamon; fold until just combined.
  5. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the top evenly.
  6. Bake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
  7. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 5gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2.5gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 2IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 8mgIron: 4mg

Notes

For an exciting twist, consider adding chocolate chips or walnuts to the batter before baking.

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