Name: Cottage Cheese Banana Bread
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 55 min
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 3 ripe bananas (mashed, about 1½ cups); ¾ cup cottage cheese (full-fat or low-fat, your choice); 2 large eggs; ⅓ cup honey or maple syrup; 1 tsp vanilla extract; ¼ cup coconut oil (melted) or neutral oil; 1½ cups all-purpose flour (or white whole wheat flour); ½ cup rolled oats; 1 tsp baking soda; ½ tsp baking powder; ½ tsp salt; 1 tsp cinnamon; ¼ tsp nutmeg (optional, for extra warmth); ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans; ½ cup dark chocolate chips; 2 tbsp ground flaxseed or chia seeds

Description

If you’re looking for a moist, protein-packed twist on a classic, this Cottage Cheese Banana Bread is the recipe you’ve been waiting for! Ripe bananas, creamy cottage cheese, and warm spices come together to create a soft, rich loaf that’s perfect for breakfast, snack time, or even dessert. Bonus: it’s high in protein, naturally sweetened, and easy to make in one bowl.

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Ingredients

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Wet Ingredients:

3 ripe bananas (mashed, about 1½ cups)
¾ cup cottage cheese (full-fat or low-fat, your choice)
2 large eggs
⅓ cup honey or maple syrup
1 tsp vanilla extract
¼ cup coconut oil (melted) or neutral oil

Dry Ingredients:

1½ cups all-purpose flour (or white whole wheat flour)
½ cup rolled oats
1 tsp baking soda
½ tsp baking powder
½ tsp salt
1 tsp cinnamon
¼ tsp nutmeg (optional, for extra warmth)

Optional Add-ins:

½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans
½ cup dark chocolate chips
2 tbsp ground flaxseed or chia seeds

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat and Prep the Pan
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Line a 9×5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper, leaving some overhang for easy lifting later.

Step 2: Mash the Bananas
In a large mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork or masher until smooth. A few small lumps are okay—they add texture.

Step 3: Add Wet Ingredients
Add the cottage cheese, eggs, honey (or maple syrup), vanilla extract, and melted coconut oil to the mashed bananas.
Whisk everything together until smooth and creamy.

Step 4: Mix in Dry Ingredients
Sprinkle in the flour, oats, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
Use a rubber spatula to gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet until just combined.
Don’t overmix—it will make the bread dense.

Step 5: Add Extras (Optional)
Gently fold in chopped nuts, chocolate chips, or any other add-ins you’re using.
This step is where you make the loaf your own!

Step 6: Bake the Bread
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth out the top.
Bake for 50–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.

Step 7: Cool Before Slicing
Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes.
Then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing. This step helps the bread set and slice cleanly.

Notes

Use Very Ripe Bananas – The more brown spots, the better. They’re sweeter and more flavorful.
Don’t Overmix – Gently fold in ingredients to keep the texture light and moist.
Let It Cool – Slicing too early can make it gummy. Cool completely for the best texture.
Customize It – Add blueberries, seeds, shredded coconut, or even swirl in peanut butter!

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 55 minutes
Cuisine: American