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Cottage cheese banana bread sliced on cutting board showing moist texture

Cottage Cheese Banana Bread

Protein-packed banana bread made with cottage cheese for extra moisture and 11g protein per slice
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 285
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 large ripe bananas mashed
  • 1/2 cup cottage cheese blended until smooth
  • 1/3 cup honey or maple syrup
  • 1/4 cup melted butter or coconut oil
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose or whole wheat flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon optional
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans optional
  • 1/4 cup chocolate chips optional

Equipment

  • 9x5 inch loaf pan
  • Large mixing bowls
  • Blender or food processor
  • Wire cooling rack

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan with butter or line with parchment paper.
  2. In a blender or food processor, blend cottage cheese until completely smooth, about 60 seconds.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, mash bananas with a fork until mostly smooth. Stir in blended cottage cheese, honey, melted butter, eggs, and vanilla until well combined.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
  5. Gradually fold dry ingredients into wet mixture using a wooden spoon, mixing just until combined. Don't overmix.
  6. Gently fold in nuts and chocolate chips if using. Pour batter into prepared pan and smooth top.
  7. Bake for 45-50 minutes until golden brown and toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
  8. Cool in pan for 10 minutes before transferring to wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

Notes

Blend cottage cheese completely smooth to avoid lumps. Use very ripe bananas for maximum sweetness. Store at room temperature for 3 days or refrigerate up to 1 week.