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Cottage Cheese Banana Bread (One Bowl)

A moist and delicious banana bread made with cottage cheese for added protein and moisture, all mixed in one bowl for easy preparation.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Wet Ingredients
  • 2 medium ripe bananas mashed
  • 1 cup cottage cheese preferably low-fat
  • 1/2 cup honey or maple syrup
  • 2 large eggs beaten
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Optional Add-ins
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
  • 1/2 cup chocolate chips optional

Method
 

Prepare the Batter
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the mashed bananas, cottage cheese, honey, eggs, and vanilla extract. Mix until well combined.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
  5. Fold in any optional add-ins like walnuts or chocolate chips if desired.
Bake the Bread
  1. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
  2. Bake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  3. Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 6gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1.5gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 2gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for longer freshness.

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