Description
Cottage Cheese Banana Bread is a nutritious twist on a classic favorite, perfect for breakfast or as a delightful snack. This moist and fluffy bread combines ripe bananas with protein-rich cottage cheese and gluten-free almond flour for a guilt-free treat. With its lower sugar content and customizable mix-ins, it caters to various dietary needs while satisfying your sweet tooth. Whether enjoyed fresh out of the oven or toasted with your favorite toppings, this recipe is sure to become a staple in your kitchen.
Ingredients
- 2 ripe bananas, mashed
- 3 eggs
- 1/2 cup cottage cheese
- 3 tablespoons maple syrup (adjustable)
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 cups almond flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- Optional: walnuts, chocolate chips, blueberries
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a loaf pan with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together mashed bananas, eggs, cottage cheese, maple syrup, and vanilla until smooth.
- Add almond flour, baking soda, and cinnamon; stir until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for about 50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Allow cooling before slicing and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 70mg