Description

This cottage cheese banana bread is a moist, protein-rich twist on a classic treat. Made with creamy cottage cheese, ripe bananas, and whole wheat flour, this loaf is packed with flavor and nutrition. It’s perfect for breakfast, a post-workout snack, or a healthy dessert.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients:

1 ½ cups whole wheat or all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking powder
½ tsp baking soda
½ tsp cinnamon
¼ tsp salt

Wet Ingredients:

2 medium ripe bananas (mashed)
½ cup cottage cheese (blended for a smooth texture)
½ cup honey or maple syrup
2 eggs
¼ cup melted coconut oil or unsalted butter
1 tsp vanilla extract

Optional Add-ins:

½ cup chopped walnuts or almonds
½ cup dark chocolate chips
1 tbsp flaxseeds or chia seeds

Instructions

Preheat & Prepare – Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
Mix Dry Ingredients – In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
Mix Wet Ingredients – In a large bowl, whisk together mashed bananas, blended cottage cheese, eggs, honey, melted coconut oil, and vanilla extract until well combined.
Combine Wet & Dry – Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined. Do not overmix.
Fold in Add-ins – If using nuts, chocolate chips, or seeds, gently fold them into the batter.
Bake – Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top. Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Cool & Serve – Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

Notes

For a gluten-free version, substitute whole wheat flour with oat flour or gluten-free all-purpose flour.
For extra protein, add 1 scoop of vanilla protein powder.
To store, keep the bread in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or in the fridge for up to 1 week.
To freeze, wrap slices individually and store in a freezer-safe bag for up to 3 months.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 45-50 minutes
Category: Breakfast, Snack, Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice (out of 10)
Calories: 180-200 kcal
Sugar: 8-10g
Sodium: 150mg
Fat: 7g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Unsaturated Fat: 4g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 25g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 6g
Cholesterol: 35mg

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