Cottage Cheese Banana Bread: Moist and Gluten-Free Quick Bread
By Noah Bennett
The star component of this Cottage Cheese Banana Bread is its creamy cottage cheese, which boosts protein content while ensuring a moist texture. This quick bread combines ripe bananas for sweetness, making it a perfect accompaniment to coffee or tea.
Using almond flour as a base lends a gluten-free quality without compromising on flavor. The rich bananas and a touch of maple syrup create a pleasing sweetness complemented by the warm notes of cinnamon.
As you bake, look for the edges to turn golden brown while the center remains moist and tender. Be cautious not to over-bake; check with a toothpick around the 50-minute mark to avoid dry, crumbly bread.
Serve slices warm, perhaps with a smear of butter or a drizzle of jam, and store leftover bread in an airtight container for up to three days or in the fridge for up to five days for optimal freshness.
Why you'll love this recipe
- Utilizes cottage cheese, which adds moisture and protein, making this banana bread healthier than traditional recipes.
- Ripe bananas are crucial, delivering natural sweetness and moisture to enhance the bread's flavor and texture.
- Almond flour provides a gluten-free option that keeps the bread soft without sacrificing taste or mouthfeel.
- Can be customized with mix-ins like walnuts or chocolate chips, allowing you to tailor it according to your preferences.
- Preparation is straightforward—no yeast or complicated steps—perfect for a quick baking session.
- Leftovers stay fresh for several days, making it an excellent make-ahead treat for breakfast or snacks.
Ingredients
- •2 ripe bananas (mashed)
- •3 eggs
- •0.5 cup cottage cheese (full-fat or low-fat)
- •3 tablespoons maple syrup (adjust to taste)
- •2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- •2.5 cups almond flour (** gluten-free baking flour is not 1:1 subs)
- •1 teaspoon baking soda
- •2 teaspoons cinnamon
- •optional mix-ins (walnuts, chocolate chips or blueberries)
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees and line a loaf pan with parchment paper and grease.
- 2
In a large bowl, mix together the bananas, eggs, cottage cheese, maple syrup, and vanilla until smooth.
- 3
Mix in the almond flour, baking soda, and cinnamon until fully combined.
- 4
Pour batter into the loaf pan and bake in the oven for about 50 minutes, covering with foil after 30 minutes if the top is starting to brown.
- 5
Remove from oven once cooked (test with a toothpick) and allow the bread to cool before slicing.
FAQ
Nutrition (per serving)
Calories
285
Protein
11g
Fat
20g
Carbs
20g
