Cottage Cheese Banana Bread
A delightful twist on classic banana bread, blending rich cottage cheese and ripe bananas for a moist and flavorful treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 65 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
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- 2 ripe bananas, mashed
- 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
- Optional mix-ins: walnuts, chocolate chips, or blueberries
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a loaf pan with parchment paper, greasing it.
- In a large bowl, mix together the bananas, eggs, cottage cheese, maple syrup, and vanilla until smooth.
- Mix in the almond flour, baking soda, and cinnamon until fully combined.
- Pour the batter into the loaf pan and bake for about 50 minutes, covering with foil after 30 minutes if the top is browning.
- Remove from the oven and allow to cool before slicing.
Notes
Use overripe bananas for the sweetest flavor. Store in the refrigerator wrapped in plastic for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 170mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
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