Description
This Cottage Cheese Banana Bread is a healthy twist on a classic! Moist, flavorful, and naturally sweetened with ripe bananas and maple syrup, with the added richness of cottage cheese.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Preheat Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Line a loaf pan with parchment paper and lightly grease it for easy removal of the bread.
- Mix Wet Ingredients:
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the mashed bananas, eggs, cottage cheese, maple syrup, and vanilla extract.
- Mix until smooth and well-combined.
- Add Dry Ingredients:
- Add the almond flour, baking soda, and ground cinnamon to the wet mixture.
- Stir until fully combined. The batter will be thick.
- Fold in Mix-ins (Optional):
- If desired, gently fold in your choice of walnuts, chocolate chips, or blueberries.
- Bake:
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread it out evenly.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool and Serve:
- Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Slice and enjoy your delicious, moist banana bread!
Notes
- If you prefer a sweeter bread, you can adjust the maple syrup or add a few tablespoons of honey.
- For extra moisture, consider adding ¼ cup of coconut oil or melted butter.
- This bread can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerated for up to a week.
