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Cottage Cheese Banana Bread

A moist, protein-packed banana bread that combines cottage cheese and overripe bananas for an unexpectedly delicious result. It’s perfect for breakfast, snacks, or even dessert.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 225
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 very ripe bananas
  • 1 cup full-fat cottage cheese
  • 2 large eggs room temperature
  • 1/4 cup melted butter or coconut oil
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/3 cup light brown sugar packed
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg freshly grated
  • Optional add-ins: 1/2 cup chopped walnuts chocolate chips, or blueberries

Equipment

  • 9x5 inch loaf pan
  • Large mixing bowl
  • Fork for mashing bananas
  • Electric mixer or whisk (optional)
  • Oven

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan with butter or line with parchment paper.
  2. Mash the bananas in a large bowl using a fork. Leave some chunks for texture if preferred.
  3. Stir in cottage cheese, eggs, melted butter (or coconut oil), granulated sugar, brown sugar, and vanilla. Mix until combined.
  4. In a separate bowl, mix together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
  5. Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture and stir until just combined (avoid overmixing).
  6. Fold in any optional add-ins (walnuts, chocolate chips, or blueberries).
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top. Optionally, sprinkle some cinnamon and sugar on top.
  8. Bake for 55-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  9. Let the bread cool for 10 minutes in the pan, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

Notes

Use very ripe bananas for the best flavor.
Full-fat cottage cheese blends more smoothly into the batter.
This bread stays moist for several days thanks to the cottage cheese.
Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or refrigerate for up to a week.
Freeze slices individually wrapped for up to 3 months.