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Cottage Cheese Banana Bread

Cottage Cheese Banana Bread for a Protein-Packed Treat

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Enjoy this Cottage Cheese Banana Bread, a protein-packed, low-sugar snack that is moist and satisfying.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 2-3 pieces Ripe Bananas The riper, the sweeter
  • 1 cup Cottage Cheese Use as is or blended
  • 2 pieces Eggs Can substitute with flax eggs
  • 1/3 cup Maple Syrup Or honey, adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Recommended for richer flavor
  • 1 ½ cups Almond Flour Gluten-free, not 1:1 with regular flour
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda Essential for rising
  • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon Increase for stronger flavor

Equipment

  • Loaf Pan
  • Mixing bowls
  • whisk
  • fork

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a standard loaf pan.
  2. Mash 2-3 ripe bananas thoroughly in a mixing bowl.
  3. Add 1 cup of cottage cheese, 2 eggs, 1/3 cup of maple syrup, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract to the mashed bananas and whisk until combined.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together 1 ½ cups of almond flour, 1 teaspoon of baking soda, and 1 teaspoon of cinnamon.
  5. Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
  7. Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  8. Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 5gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 210mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or in the fridge for up to 5 days. Freeze for up to 2 months.

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