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Freshly baked cottage cheese banana bread in pan

Cottage Cheese Banana Bread: A Moist, Protein-Packed Twist You’ll Love


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  • Author: Tommy Tasty
  • Total Time: 65 mins
  • Yield: 1 loaf (10 slices)

Description

This moist and protein-rich cottage cheese banana bread is an easy and healthy twist on a classic loaf. Perfect for breakfast, meal prep, or a nutritious snack.


Ingredients

3 ripe bananas, mashed

1 cup cottage cheese (full-fat or low-fat)

2 eggs

1/3 cup maple syrup or honey

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (or oat flour)

1 tsp baking soda

1/2 tsp salt

1 tsp vanilla extract

Optional: 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or chocolate chips


Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line a loaf pan with parchment paper.

2. In a large bowl, mash bananas. Whisk in eggs, cottage cheese, maple syrup, and vanilla.

3. In a separate bowl, mix flour, baking soda, and salt.

4. Fold dry ingredients into wet until just combined. Add optional mix-ins.

5. Pour batter into prepared pan. Smooth the top.

6. Bake for 50–60 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out mostly clean.

7. Cool in pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire rack. Slice and serve.

Notes

For gluten-free: use oat or almond flour.

For added flavor: add cinnamon or nutmeg.

Store in fridge up to 5 days or freeze slices for up to 2 months.

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 55 mins
  • Category: Breakfast, Snack
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American