Description
Cottage Cheese Banana Bread is a deliciously moist and protein-packed treat perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert. This gluten-free recipe combines the natural sweetness of ripe bananas with creamy cottage cheese, creating a delightful loaf that’s both nutritious and satisfying. With almond flour as its base, this healthier alternative to traditional banana bread is low in sugar and can be easily customized with your favorite mix-ins like walnuts or chocolate chips. Whether enjoyed fresh out of the oven or toasted with nut butter, this banana bread will quickly become a family favorite.
Ingredients
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- 2 ripe bananas
- 3 eggs
- 1/2 cup cottage cheese
- 3 tablespoons maple syrup
- 2 1/2 cups almond flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a loaf pan with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, mash the bananas and mix in eggs, cottage cheese, maple syrup, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- In another bowl, combine almond flour, baking soda, and cinnamon; then add to the wet mixture and stir until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for about 50 minutes, covering with foil if necessary.
- Check doneness with a toothpick; it should come out clean.
- Allow to cool before slicing.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 70g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 50mg