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Cottage Cheese Banana Bread

A creamy and wholesome banana bread infused with cottage cheese, perfect for a budget-friendly treat the whole family will love.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Wet Ingredients
  • 2 pieces ripe bananas, mashed The riper, the better for sweetness.
  • 1 cup cottage cheese Blend for a smoother texture if desired.
  • 2 pieces eggs
  • 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup Can substitute with agave syrup for a vegan option.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour Can substitute with a gluten-free blend or almond/coconut flour.
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon (optional) Enhances flavor.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the mashed bananas, cottage cheese, eggs, honey (or maple syrup), and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth.
  3. In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
Baking
  1. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
  2. Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  3. Let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Serve warm with butter or almond butter, or top with fresh fruit or chocolate sauce. Store in the fridge for up to a week or freeze slices for up to three months. Reheat in the microwave when ready to eat.