Description

Moist, protein-packed Cottage Cheese Banana Bread is perfect for breakfast or a snack. Sweetened naturally with ripe bananas and made with simple, wholesome ingredients, this recipe is easy to make and absolutely delicious. Enjoy a slice with your morning coffee or as a quick pick-me-up!

Ingredients

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Suggested Ingredients:

3 ripe bananas, mashed
1 cup cottage cheese (or Greek yogurt)
2 large eggs
1/3 cup honey or maple syrup
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour (or gluten-free flour blend)
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
Pinch of salt
Optional: 1/2 cup chopped nuts, chocolate chips, or dried fruit

Instructions

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Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, mash the bananas until smooth.
Add cottage cheese, eggs, honey, and vanilla extract to the mashed bananas. Mix well until combined.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture. Do not overmix; stir until just combined.
If using optional add-ins like nuts or chocolate chips, gently fold them into the batter.
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
Bake for 50–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Slice, serve, and enjoy with your favorite beverage!

Notes

Use parchment paper to line your loaf pan for easy removal and cleanup.
For a sweeter loaf, consider adding a handful of chocolate chips or dried fruit.
This bread freezes beautifully! Wrap individual slices in plastic wrap and store them in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 3 months.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 50 minutes
Category: Breakfast, Snack, Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice (out of 10 slices in the loaf)
Calories: 180 kcal
Sugar: 8 g
Sodium: 180 mg
Fat: 4.5 g
Saturated Fat: 2 g
Unsaturated Fat: 2.5 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 28 g
Fiber: 2 g
Protein: 6 g
Cholesterol: 35 mg

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