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Protein-Packed Cottage Cheese Banana Bread with Maple Sweetness

This nutritious banana bread combines protein-rich cottage cheese and ripe bananas for a moist, flavorful treat that fuels your day.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Wet Ingredients
  • 1 cup full-fat cottage cheese
  • 2 large overripe bananas about 1 cup mashed
  • 2 eggs eggs
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup or to taste
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
  • 1.5 cups oat flour
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • Pinch salt
Optional Add-ins
  • 1 scoop vanilla protein powder
  • 1/4 cup chopped walnuts

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a loaf pan.
  2. Blend cottage cheese, bananas, eggs, maple syrup, and vanilla until smooth.
  3. Mix dry ingredients in a large bowl.
  4. Combine wet and dry ingredients; stir gently.
  5. Pour batter into pan and bake for 40–45 minutes.
  6. Cool for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire rack.

Notes

For extra flavor, add a handful of chopped walnuts before baking.