Description
Boost your breakfast with this dense, moist, and nutritious banana bread. By blending creamy cottage cheese directly into the batter, this recipe replaces some of the traditional fats while adding a significant punch of complete protein. The result is a soft, flavorful loaf that stays fresh for days and helps keep your blood sugar stable. Perfect as a quick grab-and-go meal or a post-workout snack, this recipe ensures you never have to sacrifice taste for balanced nutrition.
Ingredients
3 medium ripe bananas (well-spotted)
1 cup full-fat cottage cheese
2 cups whole wheat flour
2 large eggs
0.5 cup maple syrup
1 tsp baking soda
1 tbsp vanilla extract
1 tsp ground cinnamon
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
Grease a 9×5 inch loaf pan thoroughly with butter or non-stick spray.
In a large bowl, whisk together the whole wheat flour, baking soda, and cinnamon.
In a high-speed blender, combine the cottage cheese, ripe bananas, eggs, and maple syrup.
Blend the wet ingredients until the mixture reaches a completely smooth consistency without any curds remaining.
Pour the blended wet mixture into the dry flour base.
Fold the ingredients together gently using a silicone spatula until just incorporated; do not overmix.
Transfer the thick batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
Bake for 60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
Ensure the cottage cheese is fully liquified in the blender to avoid a grainy texture in the final loaf. You can substitute all-purpose flour for the whole wheat flour if preferred, and honey can be used instead of maple syrup. Store the cooled bread in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 60
- Category: Trending
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
