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Banana Bread Cottage Cheese

A delightful and moist banana bread recipe enhanced with cottage cheese for added protein.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 3 ripe bananas mashed
  • 1 cup cottage cheese preferably low-fat
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar packed
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon optional

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Loaf pan
  • Whisk
  • Rubber spatula

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Grease a loaf pan with butter or non-stick spray.
  3. In a mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork until smooth.
  4. Add cottage cheese, granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract to the bananas and mix well.
  5. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
  6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring gently.
  7. Transfer the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
  8. Bake in the preheated oven for 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Notes

Try adding chopped nuts or chocolate chips for extra flavor.