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Cottage Cheese Banana Bread: 3 Irresistible Reasons You’ll Love This Recipe!

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This Cottage Cheese Banana Bread offers a healthy twist on the classic, blending moist bananas with protein-rich cottage cheese for a tender, flavorful loaf that’s perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients:

  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon

Wet Ingredients:

  • 1 cup cottage cheese
  • ¾ cup mashed ripe bananas (about 2 large bananas)
  • ½ cup honey or maple syrup
  • ¼ cup melted coconut oil or butter
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Optional Add-ins:

  • ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans
  • ⅓ cup chocolate chips or dried cranberries

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
  3. In another bowl, blend cottage cheese until smooth.
  4. Add mashed bananas, honey, melted coconut oil, eggs, and vanilla to the cottage cheese. Mix until combined.
  5. Gradually stir dry ingredients into wet mixture. Avoid overmixing.
  6. Fold in optional add-ins if using.
  7. Pour batter into prepared pan and bake for 50-60 minutes, covering with foil after 30 minutes if browning too quickly.
  8. Let cool in pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • Gluten-Free Option: Substitute all-purpose flour with gluten-free baking mix or almond flour.
  • Vegan Option: Use vegan cottage cheese, flax eggs, and plant-based sweeteners.
  • Dairy-Free Option: Substitute with plant-based cottage cheese and non-dairy milk.
  • Flavor Boost: Add nutmeg or extra cinnamon for warmth.
  • Texture Enhancement: Incorporate crushed walnuts or pecans.
  • Serving Ideas: Top with Greek yogurt and honey, pair with coffee or tea, or garnish with powdered sugar and fresh berries.

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