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Banana Bread with Cottage Cheese & Maple

Ultra Moist Banana Bread with Cottage Cheese & Maple Delight

Deliciously moist gluten-free banana bread made with cottage cheese and maple for a nutritious twist.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 3 medium ripe bananas well-mashed
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup cottage cheese can substitute with ricotta
  • 1/2 cup maple syrup adjust for sweetness preference
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract preferably pure
  • 2 cups almond flour coconut flour can substitute
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda ensure it’s fresh
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon can swap for nutmeg or pumpkin spice
Optional Mix-ins
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts for added crunch
  • 1/2 cup chocolate chips for sweetness
  • 1/2 cup blueberries for fruity flavor

Equipment

  • Loaf pan
  • mixing bowl
  • Spatula
  • measuring cups
  • measuring spoons

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a loaf pan with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the ripe bananas, eggs, cottage cheese, maple syrup, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth.
  3. Add almond flour, baking soda, and cinnamon to the wet mixture. Fold until combined.
  4. Gently fold in optional mix-ins like walnuts, chocolate chips, or blueberries.
  5. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
  6. Bake for about 50 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cover with foil if browning too quickly.
  7. Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 23gProtein: 5gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, avoid overmixing and allow bread to cool before slicing. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

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