Here’s a moist, high-protein Cottage Cheese Banana Bread recipe—soft, lightly sweet, and great for breakfast or snacks 🍌
Cottage Cheese Banana Bread
Ingredients
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- ½ cup cottage cheese (small or large curd; blended for smoother texture)
- 2 eggs
- ⅓ cup melted butter or oil
- ½ cup sugar (or brown sugar; honey works too)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp cinnamon (optional)
- 1¾ cups all-purpose flour
Instructions
- Preheat oven
Preheat to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line a loaf pan. - Mix wet ingredients
In a bowl, mash bananas. Stir in cottage cheese, eggs, butter, sugar, and vanilla. - Add dry ingredients
Mix in baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. Gently fold in flour until just combined. - Bake
Pour batter into loaf pan.
Bake 50–60 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean. - Cool & serve
Let cool 10–15 minutes before slicing.
Tips & Variations
- Extra protein: Blend cottage cheese completely before mixing
- Add-ins: Chocolate chips, walnuts, or blueberries
- Healthier: Use whole wheat flour (½ or all), reduce sugar to ⅓ cup
- Muffins: Bake at 350°F for 18–22 minutes
If you want a low-sugar, gluten-free, or high-protein macro version, I can tailor it exactly how you like.
