Description
This moist and flavorful banana bread features a secret ingredient—cottage cheese! Packed with protein and a subtle tang, it’s the perfect comfort food that doubles as a nutritious treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2–3 ripe bananas (mashed)
- 1 cup cottage cheese (full-fat or low-fat)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour (or whole wheat flour)
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup sugar (or substitute with honey/maple syrup)
- Optional add-ins: ½ cup chocolate chips, chopped nuts, or raisins
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C). Grease or line a loaf pan with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, mash the bananas until smooth. Mix in the cottage cheese until well combined.
- Whisk in the eggs and vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, mix the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Add sugar or sweetener, and gently mix. Fold in any optional add-ins like chocolate chips or nuts.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, spreading it evenly.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the loaf to cool for 10 minutes in the pan, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Use fully ripe bananas for maximum sweetness and flavor.
- Blend cottage cheese for a smoother texture if desired.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for 2-3 days or in the fridge for up to a week.
- Add-ins like chocolate chips or nuts will increase calories and fat.
- Using whole wheat flour adds more fiber.
- Substituting sugar with honey or maple syrup may slightly increase calories but adds natural sweetness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50-60 minutes
- Category: Recipes
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 160-180 kcal
- Sugar: 10-12 g
- Sodium: 180-200 mg
- Fat: 3-5 g
- Saturated Fat: 1-2 g
- Carbohydrates: 25-28 g
- Fiber: 1-2 g
- Protein: 6-8 g
Keywords: Banana bread, Cottage cheese banana bread, Moist banana bread, Healthy banana bread, Easy banana bread