Description
Cottage Cheese Banana Bread is a nutritious and delicious alternative to traditional banana bread. This recipe combines the creaminess of cottage cheese with ripe bananas, resulting in a moist loaf that’s gluten-free, lower in sugar, and rich in protein. Perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert, each slice boasts a delightful flavor enhanced by cinnamon and optional mix-ins like walnuts or chocolate chips. Whether you’re enjoying it solo or serving at brunch, this banana bread is sure to impress with its rich taste and satisfying texture.
Ingredients
- 2 ripe bananas
- 3 eggs
- 1/2 cup cottage cheese
- 3 tablespoons maple syrup
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 cups almond flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a loaf pan with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, mix mashed bananas, eggs, cottage cheese, maple syrup, and vanilla until smooth.
- Add almond flour, baking soda, and cinnamon; stir until combined.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for about 50 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (70g)
- Calories: 135
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 50mg