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Cottage Cheese Banana Bread

A moist and nutritious banana bread enriched with cottage cheese, perfect for a healthy snack or breakfast.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

Bananas
  • 3 pieces ripe bananas The riper, the better for sweetness.
Cottage Cheese
  • 1 cup Low-fat cottage cheese Adds moisture and protein.
Eggs
  • 2 large Eggs Provides structure and richness.
Flour
  • 1.5 cups Whole wheat flour For a nutty flavor and extra fiber.
Baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon Baking soda Helps the bread rise.
Baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon Baking powder Ensures a light texture.
Salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon Salt Enhances flavor.
Cinnamon
  • 0.5 teaspoon Cinnamon Adds warmth and aroma.
Honey or Maple Syrup
  • 0.5 cup Honey or maple syrup Optional sweetener.
Vanilla Extract
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract Elevates the taste.

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Mash bananas and mix with cottage cheese, eggs, honey, and vanilla.
  3. In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
  4. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
  5. Pour batter into a greased loaf pan and bake for 50 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.

Notes

For added flavor, sprinkle with nuts or seeds before baking.