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Cottage Cheese Banana Bread: A Gluten-Free, Protein-Packed Delight

Cottage Cheese Banana Bread
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This Cottage Cheese Banana Bread is the ultimate soft, moist, and delicious banana bread to make. It’s gluten-free, made with almond flour, and is lower in sugar and higher in protein compared to your typical banana bread. Perfect for breakfast, a snack, or even dessert, this recipe is simple, healthy, and satisfying. Plus, it’s customizable with optional mix-ins like walnuts, chocolate chips, or blueberries!

Ingredients

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  • 2 ripe bananas, mashed
  • 3 eggs
  • 1/2 cup cottage cheese
  • 3 tablespoons maple syrup (adjust to taste if you want sweeter)
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 1/2 cups almond flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 teaspoons cinnamon
  • Optional mix-ins: walnuts, chocolate chips, or blueberries

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a loaf pan with parchment paper and grease lightly.
  2. Mix wet ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the mashed bananas, eggs, cottage cheese, maple syrup, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth.
  3. Add dry ingredients: Stir in the almond flour, baking soda, and cinnamon until fully combined. (Note: If your cottage cheese is chunky, that’s okay!)
  4. Fold in mix-ins (optional): If using, gently fold in walnuts, chocolate chips, or blueberries.
  5. Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Bake for about 50 minutes, covering the top with foil after 30 minutes if it starts to brown too quickly.
  6. Check for doneness: Insert a toothpick into the center of the bread. If it comes out clean, the bread is done.
  7. Cool and serve: Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10–15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

Notes

  • Ripe bananas: The riper the bananas, the sweeter and more flavorful your bread will be.
  • Cottage cheese texture: If you prefer a smoother texture, blend the cottage cheese before adding it to the batter.
  • Adjust sweetness: Taste the batter before baking and add more maple syrup if desired.
  • Storage: Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days at room temperature, 5 days in the fridge, or 2 months in the freezer.

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