Cottage Cheese Banana Bread
This Cottage Cheese Banana Bread is moist, protein-packed, and naturally sweetened. The cottage cheese adds creaminess and a nutritional boost without altering the classic banana flavor. Perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert.
Equipment
- large mixing bowl
- Medium mixing bowl
- Masher or fork
- 9x5 loaf pan
- whisk
- spatula
- wire cooling rack
Ingredients
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1/2 cup cottage cheese
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup sugar (or honey/maple syrup)
- 1/4 cup melted butter or coconut oil
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (or whole wheat)
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts, pecans, or chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, mash bananas. Stir in cottage cheese, eggs, sugar, butter, and vanilla.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
- Gently fold dry ingredients into wet until just combined.
- Add nuts or chocolate chips if using, and mix gently.
- Pour batter into prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 50–60 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then remove and cool completely on a wire rack.
Notes
Swap sugar for maple syrup or honey to make it naturally sweetened.
Store at room temperature for 3 days or refrigerate for up to 5.
Freeze slices individually for up to 2 months.
Greek yogurt can be used instead of cottage cheese for a slightly tangy version.
Nutrition
Calories: 190kcalCarbohydrates: 27gProtein: 5gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 150IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 1.2mg