Cottage Cheese Banana Bread
This high-protein banana bread uses cottage cheese for a moist texture and is naturally sweetened with bananas and honey. Great for breakfast, snack, or dessert!
Equipment
- Loaf Pan
- Mixing Bowls
- Whisk
- Spatula
- Oven
Ingredients
- 3 ripe bananas mashed
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 2 eggs
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1/4 cup olive oil or melted butter
- 2 cups whole wheat flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- salt pinch
- 1/2 cup walnuts, chocolate chips, or raisins optional
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
- Mash the ripe bananas in a large mixing bowl until smooth with some small chunks remaining.
- Whisk together the wet ingredients: add cottage cheese, eggs, honey (or maple syrup), and olive oil (or melted butter). Mix until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, whisk the dry ingredients: whole wheat flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring gently until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Fold in any optional add-ins such as nuts, chocolate chips, or raisins.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool the banana bread in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
- Serve and enjoy! Slice and serve with your favorite spread or on its own.
Notes
High in protein and naturally sweetened, this banana bread is great for meal prep and easy to make with everyday ingredients.
Tip: Avoid overmixing to keep the bread light. For dairy-free versions, try using plant-based cottage cheese.
