Description
A moist, protein-rich banana bread made with blended cottage cheese for a creamy texture and extra nutrition. Great for breakfast, snacks, or post-workout fuel.
Ingredients
3 ripe bananas (mashed)
1/2 cup blended cottage cheese
2 eggs
1/3 cup maple syrup or honey
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups all-purpose or whole wheat flour
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
Optional: 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips or chopped walnuts
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a loaf pan with parchment.
2. Blend cottage cheese until smooth. In a large bowl, mix with mashed bananas, eggs, syrup, and vanilla.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Add to wet mixture.
4. Fold until just combined. Stir in any optional mix-ins.
5. Pour batter into pan. Bake 50–60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
6. Cool before slicing. Store in fridge or freeze slices for later.
Notes
Use full-fat cottage cheese for best texture.
Great with almond butter or yogurt.
Freezer-friendly up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: High-Protein Breakfast & Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 178
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: banana bread, cottage cheese, high protein, healthy breakfast