Description

Enjoy a protein-packed twist on classic banana bread with this Cottage Cheese Banana Bread recipe. Moist, naturally sweetened, and gluten-free, this loaf is a perfect treat for breakfast, snacking, or dessert.

Ingredients

2 ripe bananas, mashed
3 large eggs
½ cup cottage cheese (full-fat preferred)
3 tablespoons maple syrup (adjust to taste)
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2½ cups almond flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
Optional mix-ins: walnuts, chocolate chips, or blueberries

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Instructions

Preheat Oven: Set oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a loaf pan with parchment paper and lightly grease.
Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine mashed bananas, eggs, cottage cheese, maple syrup, and vanilla extract until smooth.
Add Dry Ingredients: Stir in almond flour, baking soda, and cinnamon. Fold in any optional mix-ins like nuts or chocolate chips.
Bake: Pour batter into prepared loaf pan. Bake for 50 minutes, covering with foil after 30 minutes if browning too quickly. Test with a toothpick to ensure doneness.
Cool: Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

Notes

Substitutions: Swap almond flour for oat flour for a nut-free option.
Storage: Store at room temperature for 3 days, in the fridge for 5 days, or freeze for up to 2 months.
Variations: Add nutmeg or cardamom for extra warmth, or increase maple syrup for a sweeter loaf.