Cottage Cheese Banana Bread
A moist, protein-packed twist on the classic banana bread recipe, featuring creamy cottage cheese for enhanced texture and flavor. Perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert, this bread is versatile and can be customized with your favorite mix-ins.
Ingredients
- 3 large overripe bananas mashed
- 1 cup 250g cottage cheese
- 2 large eggs
- 1/3 cup 75g melted butter or coconut oil
- 1/2 cup 100g brown sugar or preferred sweetener
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 3/4 cups 220g all-purpose flour or gluten-free alternative
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- Optional: 1/2 cup 75g chocolate chips, nuts, or dried fruits
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
- Prepare Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, mash the bananas until smooth. Add cottage cheese, eggs, melted butter, brown sugar, and vanilla extract. Mix until well combined
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Mix the Batter: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Add Mix-Ins (Optional): Gently fold in any optional mix-ins like chocolate chips, nuts, or dried fruits.
- Pour and Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Smooth the top and bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool and Serve: Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Slice and enjoy!
Notes
- For a smoother texture, blend the cottage cheese before adding it to the batter.
- Use overripe bananas for the best flavor and natural sweetness.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or refrigerate for up to a week.
- To freeze, wrap individual slices in plastic wrap and store in a freezer-safe bag for up to 3 months.