Description
Cottage Cheese Banana Bread is a delightful blend of flavor and nutrition, perfect for breakfast or a healthy snack. This gluten-free treat features moist, dense bread made with wholesome ingredients like ripe bananas and cottage cheese, which not only keeps it tender but also boosts its protein content. Sweetened with maple syrup and made using almond flour, this banana bread is lower in sugar than traditional recipes, making it an ideal choice for health-conscious bakers. Whether enjoyed plain or dressed up with your favorite toppings, it’s versatile enough for any occasion—from family brunches to cozy evenings at home.
Ingredients
- 2 ripe bananas
- 3 eggs
- 1/2 cup cottage cheese
- 3 tablespoons maple syrup
- 2 1/2 cups almond flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a loaf pan with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together mashed bananas, eggs, cottage cheese, maple syrup, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Stir in almond flour, baking soda, and cinnamon until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for about 50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Allow the bread to cool before slicing and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (45g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 40mg