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Cottage Cheese Banana Bread Recipe

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  • Author: Evelyn
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 50 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour
  • Yield: 8 servings
  • Category: Bread
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

This Cottage Cheese Banana Bread is a moist, flavorful twist on traditional banana bread, incorporating protein-rich cottage cheese and almond flour for a gluten-free option. Sweetened naturally with maple syrup and infused with warm cinnamon and vanilla, this bread is perfect for a healthy breakfast or snack.

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

  • 2 ripe bananas, mashed
  • 3 eggs
  • 1/2 cup cottage cheese
  • 3 tablespoons maple syrup (adjust to taste if you want sweeter)
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 1/2 cups almond flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 teaspoons cinnamon

Optional Mix-ins

  • Walnuts
  • Chocolate chips
  • Blueberries

Instructions

  1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a loaf pan with parchment paper and grease it lightly to prevent sticking.
  2. Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the mashed bananas, eggs, cottage cheese, maple syrup, and vanilla extract. Mix thoroughly until the mixture is smooth and well incorporated.
  3. Add Dry Ingredients: Add the almond flour, baking soda, and cinnamon to the wet mixture. Stir until everything is fully combined. It’s normal if the mixture has some lumps from the cottage cheese.
  4. Prepare for Baking: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan. If you want to add optional mix-ins like walnuts, chocolate chips, or blueberries, fold them in before pouring.
  5. Bake the Bread: Place the loaf pan in the oven and bake for about 50 minutes. After approximately 30 minutes, check the top; if it is browning too quickly, cover it loosely with foil to prevent burning.
  6. Check Doneness: Test the bread by inserting a toothpick into the center. If it comes out clean, the bread is done. If not, bake for a few more minutes and recheck.
  7. Cool and Serve: Remove the bread from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan for several minutes. Then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing and enjoying.

Notes

  • You can adjust the sweetness by adding more or less maple syrup according to your taste.
  • Optional mix-ins like walnuts, chocolate chips, or blueberries can add extra texture and flavor.
  • The almond flour and cottage cheese provide a gluten-free and protein-rich alternative to traditional banana bread.
  • Covering the bread with foil during baking helps prevent the top from over-browning.
  • Letting the bread cool fully before slicing helps it set and prevents crumbling.

Find it online: https://evelynscooking.com/cottage-cheese-banana-bread-recipe/