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Cottage Cheese Banana Bread

Cottage Cheese Banana Bread: A Protein-Packed Game Changer

A delightful Cottage Cheese Banana Bread recipe that transforms overripe bananas into a protein-packed treat, 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
  

For the Batter
  • 3 medium Ripe Bananas Mashed
  • 1 cup Cottage Cheese Full-fat or low-fat
  • 2 large Eggs
  • 1/3 cup Melted Butter Or Coconut Oil
  • 1/2 cup Brown Sugar Or Coconut Sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour Or Gluten-Free Flour Blend
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon Optional
For Optional Mix-Ins
  • 1/2 cup Chopped Walnuts
  • 1/2 cup Chocolate Chips
  • 1/2 cup Dried Fruits Such as cranberries or raisins
  • 1 tablespoon Citrus Zest Orange or lemon
  • 1/2 teaspoon Spices Like nutmeg or ginger

Equipment

  • loaf pan
  • Mixing bowls
  • Fork
  • Spatula
  • Whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
  2. Mash the ripe bananas in a mixing bowl and add cottage cheese, eggs, melted butter, brown sugar, and vanilla extract.
  3. In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and ground cinnamon.
  4. Pour the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients and fold gently until just combined.
  5. Add optional mix-ins like walnuts or chocolate chips and fold them into the batter.
  6. Transfer the batter to the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
  7. Bake for 55 to 60 minutes, or until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
  8. Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 4gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for 4-5 days or freeze for up to 3 months.

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