Cottage Cheese Banana Bread

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Here’s a soft, moist, and protein-packed Cottage Cheese Banana Bread recipe that’s perfect for breakfast or a snack—no one will even guess it’s made with cottage cheese!

🍌 Cottage Cheese Banana Bread Recipe

Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 50–60 mins
Yield: 1 loaf (8–10 slices)
Gluten-Free Option Included

🧾 Ingredients:

  • 3 ripe bananas, mashed

  • 1/2 cup cottage cheese (blended until smooth, or use small curd)

  • 2 eggs

  • 1/3 cup melted butter or coconut oil

  • 1/2 cup brown sugar (or coconut sugar/honey/maple syrup)

  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (use GF flour blend for gluten-free)

  • 1 tsp baking soda

  • 1/2 tsp salt

  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon (optional)

  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or chocolate chips (optional)

👩‍🍳 Instructions:

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line a 9×5-inch loaf pan.

  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the mashed bananas, eggs, blended cottage cheese, melted butter, sugar, and vanilla until smooth.

  3. In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.

  4. Fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined. Don’t overmix.

  5. Stir in nuts or chocolate chips, if using.

  6. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.

  7. Bake for 50–60 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.

  8. Let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.

💡 Tips:

  • For extra moisture, use extra ripe bananas (with brown spots).

  • Want more protein? Add 2 tbsp of protein powder (vanilla or unflavored) and reduce flour slightly.

  • This bread freezes well! Wrap slices individually and store for up to 3 months.

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