This Cottage Cheese Banana Bread is the perfect mix between dense and moist, and it’s incredibly easy to make! It is a great breakfast or afternoon snack.
Gather all Ingredients
To get started, you’ll need the following ingredients:
- Bananas are a great source of several essential nutrients, including potassium, magnesium, fiber and more. The Health Benefits of Bananas.
- Egg: eggs provide a valuable source of quality protein, while also containing 13 essential vitamins and minerals, alongside necessary omega-3 fatty acids and antioxidants. Health Benefits of Eggs.
- Cottage cheese is a soft, lumpy cheese made from curds that are drained of whey. With its mild flavor and unique texture, it is a versatile ingredient in both sweet and savory dishes. Cottage Cheese: Are There Health Benefits?
- Maple syrup (pure) is not only high in antioxidants, but every spoonful offers nutrients like riboflavin, zinc, magnesium, calcium and potassium.
- White whole wheat flour. My favorite white whole wheat flour is the King Arthur, 100% Organic White Whole Wheat Flour.
- Vanilla extract, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon.
- Optional: crushed walnuts and/or chocolate chips
How to make this Recipe:
- Mix
Preheat oven to 350 degrees and line a bread pan with parchment paper. In a large bowl, mix together the bananas, eggs, cottage cheese, maple syrup and vanilla until smooth. Then, in another bowl, combine white whole wheat flour, baking soda, baking powder, and cinnamon. Add flour mixture to the batter and mix just until well combined. Optional: fold crushed walnuts and/or chocolate chips.
- Prepare
Place batter into prepared pan.
- Bake
Bake until golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 50 minutes (cover with foil after about 30 minutes).
- Cool and enjoy
Remove from the oven. When the bread has sat for about 15 minutes, transfer to a cooling rack and cool completely. Slice and enjoy!
Common Questions
The flavor of cottage cheese in banana bread blends well with the other ingredients. You may not be able to distinguish the taste of cottage cheese specifically, but it adds to the overall flavor and texture of the bread.
Cottage cheese adds moisture and a slightly tangy flavor to banana bread. It also contributes to the soft texture of the bread.
Yes, you can substitute Greek yogurt for cottage cheese in this bread. Both ingredients add moisture and richness. However, the texture and flavor may vary.
Yes, you can freeze cottage cheese banana bread for future use. Allow the bread to cool completely, then wrap it tightly in plastic wrap and place it in a freezer bag. It can be stored in the freezer for up to 3 months.
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Cottage Cheese Banana Bread
Ingredients
- 3 ripe bananas (mashed)
- 2 eggs
- ½ cup cottage cheese
- ¼ cup maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups white whole wheat flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- Optional: crushed walnuts (1/3 cup) and/or chocolate chips (1/3 cup)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees and line a bread pan with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mix together the bananas, eggs, cottage cheese, maple syrup and vanilla until smooth.
- Then, in another bowl, combine white whole wheat flour, baking soda, baking powder, and cinnamon.
- Add flour mixture to the batter and mix just until well combined. Optional: fold crushed walnuts and/or chocolate chips.
- Add batter into prepared pan. Bake until golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 50 minutes (cover with foil after about 30 minutes).
- Remove from the oven. When the bread has sat for about 15 minutes, transfer to a cooling rack and cool completely.
- Slice and enjoy!
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