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High-Protein Cottage Cheese Banana Bread

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Bake this ultra-moist cottage cheese banana bread for a high-protein twist on a classic. It uses ripe bananas for natural sweetness, resulting in a fluffy loaf perfect for a healthy breakfast or snack.

Ingredients

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  • 3 large very ripe bananas, mashed
  • 1 cup low-fat cottage cheese, blended smooth
  • 1/2 cup melted coconut oil or butter
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup maple syrup or honey
  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour (or substitute with gluten-free blend)
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • Optional: 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×5 inch loaf pan, or line it with parchment paper.
  2. If your cottage cheese is lumpy, blend it in a food processor or blender until completely smooth. This step is key for a smooth texture.
  3. In a large bowl, combine the mashed bananas, smooth cottage cheese, melted oil or butter, eggs, vanilla extract, and maple syrup. Mix until just combined.
  4. In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
  5. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients. Mix with a spatula until you just combine the flour. Do not overmix.
  6. Fold in any optional additions like nuts or chocolate chips.
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
  8. Bake for 50 to 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  9. Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before carefully removing it to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

Notes

  • For the best texture, make sure your bananas are heavily spotted or black.
  • Blending the cottage cheese ensures you get a uniform, moist crumb without chunks.
  • This bread freezes well. Wrap cooled slices tightly in plastic wrap and place them in a freezer bag for up to three months.
  • If you want a richer flavor, substitute half the all-purpose flour with oat flour for a wholesome banana bread variation.

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