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C. Motter Cindy

Cottage Cheese Banana Bread

A moist, fluffy banana bread made with cottage cheese for added protein and creaminess. Perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert, this healthy banana bread is easy to make and packed with flavor.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dinner Ideas
Cuisine: American
Calories: 280

Ingredients
  

Wet Ingredients
  • 3 ripe bananas bananas mashed
  • 1 cup cottage cheese full fat or low fat
  • 2 large eggs eggs
  • 1/3 cup maple syrup or honey
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup melted butter or coconut oil
Dry Ingredients
  • 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour or gluten free flour blend
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Optional Add-ins
  • 1/2 cup chopped nuts, chocolate chips, or blueberries optional

Equipment

  • 9x5 inch loaf pan
  • - Mixing bowls
  • - Whisk
  • Fork for mashing bananas
  • - Spatula
  • Toothpick for testing doneness

Method
 

Prepare
    Mix Wet Ingredients
      Mix Wet Ingredients
        Mix Dry Ingredients
          Combine Batters
            Add Extras
              Bake
                Bake
                  Cool

                    Nutrition

                    Calories: 280kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 8gFat: 10g

                    Notes

                    For a gluten-free version, use a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend. For a low-carb version, substitute almond flour or coconut flour. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
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