Description
A moist, protein-packed banana bread made with creamy cottage cheese. Soft, fluffy, and perfect for healthy baking.
Ingredients
3 ripe bananas, mashed
2 large eggs
1/2 cup cottage cheese, blended until smooth
1/4 cup maple syrup or honey
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a loaf pan and set aside.
2. In a large bowl, whisk mashed bananas, eggs, cottage cheese, syrup, and vanilla.
3. In another bowl, mix flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
4. Fold dry ingredients into wet ingredients until just combined.
5. Pour into loaf pan. Bake for 55–60 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
6. Let cool in pan 10 mins, then transfer to a rack. Slice once cooled.
Notes
Use very ripe bananas for the best flavor and moisture.
You can substitute honey with maple syrup for a different sweetness profile.
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 30 mins
- Cook Time: 60 mins
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 45mg