Description
Cottage Cheese Banana Bread is a delicious and nutritious twist on the classic banana bread, perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert. This gluten-free recipe is lower in sugar and packed with protein thanks to the addition of cottage cheese. With its soft and moist texture, this banana bread blends the natural sweetness of ripe bananas with creamy cottage cheese, making it a delightful treat for any occasion. Easy to prepare in just 5 minutes, you can customize it by adding your favorite mix-ins like walnuts or chocolate chips. Enjoy a slice warm or toasted with nut butter for an extra boost of flavor.
Ingredients
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- 2 ripe bananas
- 3 eggs
- 1/2 cup cottage cheese
- 3 tablespoons maple syrup
- 2 1/2 cups almond flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a loaf pan with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mash the bananas and mix them with eggs, cottage cheese, maple syrup, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Gradually stir in almond flour, baking soda, and cinnamon until well combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for about 50 minutes, covering with foil if necessary.
- Check for doneness using a toothpick; it should come out clean when inserted into the center.
- Allow the bread to cool before slicing and serving.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 70mg