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A slice of cottage cheese banana bread served on a plate with cottage cheese, honey drizzle, and banana slices on top.

Cottage Cheese Banana Bread: A Moist, Protein-Packed Twist on a Classic

Cottage cheese banana bread is a healthier twist on the classic recipe. Packed with protein and moisture from cottage cheese, this banana bread is soft, tender, and delicious without the excess fat.

  • Total Time: 80 minutes
  • Yield: 1 loaf 1x

Ingredients

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  • Ingredients for cottage cheese banana bread, including bananas, cottage cheese, flour, eggs, cinnamon, and baking soda, arranged on a wooden countertop.
    A flat-lay shot of the fresh ingredients for cottage cheese banana bread, including ripe bananas, cottage cheese, flour, eggs, cinnamon, and baking soda, set against a rustic wooden countertop.

    2 ripe bananas, mashed

  • 1 cup cottage cheese
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a loaf pan.
  2. In a large bowl, mash the bananas and mix in the cottage cheese, eggs, milk, and vanilla extract.
  3. In another bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt.
  4. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and stir until just combined. Do not overmix.
  5. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 60-65 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  6. Let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

For a healthier option, use whole wheat flour and add nuts or chocolate chips for extra flavor and texture.

  • Author: clara
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 65 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 180
  • Sugar: 12g
  • Sodium: 150mg
  • Fat: 5g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 5g
  • Cholesterol: 40mg

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