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Protein Packed Cottage Cheese Banana Bread

A delightful and nutritious banana bread infused with cottage cheese, offering a moist texture and a protein boost, perfect for breakfast or snacks.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Wet Ingredients
  • 2 pieces ripe bananas, mashed Use very ripe bananas for maximum sweetness
  • 1 cup cottage cheese Adds creaminess and protein
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup For sweetness
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Enhances flavor
Dry Ingredients
  • 1 cup whole wheat flour Can experiment with different flours
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon Adds warmth to flavor
Optional Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup walnuts or pecans For extra crunch, optional

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the mashed bananas, cottage cheese, eggs, honey (or maple syrup), and vanilla extract. Mix until well blended.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the whole wheat flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
  4. Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring gently until just combined. Be careful not to overmix—lumps are perfectly fine!
  5. If you’re using walnuts or pecans, fold them into the batter at this stage.
  6. Pour the batter into your prepared loaf pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.
Baking
  1. Bake in the preheated oven for about 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  2. Allow the banana bread to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or in the refrigerator for up to a week. Can freeze for up to 3 months—slice and use a freezer-safe bag.