Description
This Cottage Cheese Banana Bread is a moist, protein-rich twist on the classic. Made with ripe bananas, maple syrup, almond flour, and cottage cheese, it’s a wholesome and satisfying treat for breakfast, snacks, or dessert.
Ingredients
2 ripe bananas, mashed
3 large eggs
½ cup cottage cheese
3 tablespoons maple syrup (adjust to taste)
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2½ cups almond flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
Optional: ½ cup chopped walnuts, chocolate chips, or blueberries
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line a loaf pan with parchment paper.
2. Mash bananas in a large bowl.
3. Whisk in eggs, cottage cheese, maple syrup, and vanilla.
4. In a separate bowl, combine almond flour, baking soda, and cinnamon.
5. Add dry ingredients to wet ingredients and stir until just combined.
6. Fold in optional mix-ins like chocolate chips or nuts.
7. Pour batter into loaf pan and smooth the top.
8. Bake for 45–55 minutes or until golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
9. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool fully.
Notes
This bread is delicious warm or chilled. Add a smear of almond butter or Greek yogurt on top for extra protein. Adjust maple syrup based on your preferred sweetness level.
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