Description
This Cottage Cheese Chocolate Banana Bread is a protein-rich, naturally sweetened, and moist treat that tastes like dessert but is actually healthy! Made with cottage cheese, oat flour, cocoa powder, and dark chocolate chips, this gluten-free banana bread is perfect for breakfast, snacks, or a guilt-free indulgence.
Ingredients
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 2 ripe bananas, mashed
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup oat flour
- ¼ cup cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup (or stevia)
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ cup dark chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Set oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan or line with parchment paper.
- Blend Cottage Cheese: Blend cottage cheese in a food processor until smooth.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, mash bananas, then add eggs, blended cottage cheese, maple syrup (or stevia), and vanilla extract. Stir until well combined.
- Add Dry Ingredients: Stir in oat flour, cocoa powder, and baking powder until a smooth batter forms.
- Fold in Chocolate Chips: Mix in dark chocolate chips, reserving some for topping.
- Bake: Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan, sprinkle remaining chocolate chips on top, and bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool & Serve: Let cool before slicing. Enjoy warm or chilled!
Notes
- Nutty Addition: Add chopped walnuts or almonds for extra crunch.
- Sweeter Option: Increase maple syrup to 3-4 tablespoons for a sweeter taste.
- Dairy-Free Version: Swap cottage cheese for dairy-free yogurt or blended silken tofu.
- Extra Chocolatey: Stir in a tablespoon of cocoa nibs or extra dark chocolate chips.
