Cottage Cheese Banana Bread
This cottage cheese banana bread is moist, naturally sweet, and protein-packed! Made with almond flour, it's a gluten-free and healthy banana bread recipe perfect for breakfast or a snack.
Ingredients
- 3 ripe bananas mashed
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup full-fat cottage cheese
- 1/4 cup maple syrup adjust for sweetness
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 1/4 cups almond flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- Optional: 1/2 cup chocolate chips walnuts, or blueberries
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a loaf pan with parchment paper and grease it.
- In a large bowl, mash the bananas until smooth.
- Add the eggs, cottage cheese, maple syrup, and vanilla extract. Mix well.
- Stir in the almond flour, baking soda, and cinnamon until fully combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
- Bake for 50 minutes, covering with foil after 30 minutes if the top browns too quickly.
- Check for doneness with a toothpick—it should come out clean or with a few crumbs.
- Let the bread cool before slicing. Enjoy!
Notes
- Store at room temp for 3 days, in the fridge for 5 days, or freeze for up to 2 months.
- For extra sweetness, add an extra tablespoon of maple syrup or mix in chocolate chips.
- Use the ripest bananas possible for the best flavor and moisture.