Cottage Cheese Banana Bread
Looking for a healthy twist? Learn how to make delicious cottage cheese banana bread! This recipe adds protein and moisture for a perfect loaf.
Equipment
- Mixing bowls
- 9x5-inch loaf pan
- Whisk
- Spatula
Ingredients
- 3 ripe bananas 1 1/2 cups mashed
- 1 cups cottage cheese
- 2 large eggs
- ⅓ cup melted unsalted butter or neutral oil
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 ¾ cup all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp ground nutmeg optional
- ¼ tsp fine sea salt
- ½ cups chopped nuts optional
- ½ cups chocolate chips optional
- ¼ cups dried fruit optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
- Mash bananas until smooth.
- Mix wet ingredients: cottage cheese, eggs, butter, and vanilla extract.
- Combine dry ingredients: flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- Mix wet and dry ingredients until just combined.
- Fold in optional mix-ins like nuts or chocolate chips.
- Pour batter into pan and bake for 50-60 minutes.
- Cool, slice, and enjoy!
Notes
Ensure bananas are very ripe for the best flavor; Overmixing can make the bread dense; fold ingredients gently; Store at room temperature for 2-3 days or freeze slices for up to 3 months.