Here’s a moist Cottage Cheese Banana Bread recipe—soft, flavorful, and slightly tangy from the cottage cheese 🍌🍞
🍌 Cottage Cheese Banana Bread
Ingredients
- 1¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup mashed ripe bananas (about 2–3 bananas)
- 1 cup cottage cheese (small curd works best)
- ½ cup chopped nuts (optional, walnuts or pecans)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, cream together butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla and mashed bananas.
- Fold in cottage cheese until just combined.
- Gradually fold in dry ingredients and nuts (if using). Do not overmix.
- Pour batter into prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
- Bake 55–65 minutes, until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Cool in pan 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
🌟 Tips & Variations
- For a sweeter bread, add ½ cup chocolate chips or raisins
- Use Greek yogurt instead of cottage cheese for a smoother texture
- Add ½ teaspoon nutmeg or allspice for extra warmth
- Slice and toast for breakfast, spread with butter or peanut butter
I can also give a mini loaf or muffin version for easy snack-sized portions if you want 😄
