Protein-Packed Cottage Cheese Banana Bread
Ingredients (makes 8–10 slices)
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2 ripe bananas, mashed 🍌
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1 cup low-fat cottage cheese
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2 large eggs
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½ cup almond flour (or whole wheat flour for regular)
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¼ cup protein powder (vanilla or unflavored)
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2–3 tbsp honey or maple syrup (optional for sweetness)
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1 tsp baking powder
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½ tsp baking soda
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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½ tsp cinnamon (optional)
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Pinch of salt
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Optional: ¼ cup chopped nuts or dark chocolate chips
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
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Mix wet ingredients
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In a large bowl, mash bananas, then stir in cottage cheese, eggs, honey, and vanilla until smooth.
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Add dry ingredients
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In another bowl, combine almond flour, protein powder, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
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Fold dry ingredients into wet mixture until just combined.
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Add extras (optional)
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Fold in nuts or chocolate chips if using.
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Bake
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Pour batter into prepared loaf pan.
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Bake 45–55 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
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Cool & serve
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Let cool in pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack. Slice and enjoy!
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Nutrition (approx. per slice, 10 slices)
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Calories: ~150
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Protein: 10–12 g
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Carbs: 12–15 g
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Fat: 5–6 g
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Fiber: 2–3 g
Tips
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Use ripe bananas for natural sweetness and moisture.
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Cottage cheese makes the bread extra moist and boosts protein.
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Can be frozen in slices for a quick breakfast or snack.
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Swap almond flour for oat flour if you prefer a milder flavor.
If you want, I can also give a completely low-carb version that still has that moist texture using cottage cheese and almond flour. It’s surprisingly close to traditional banana bread but keto-friendly.
Do you want me to write that version too?