This Cottage Cheese Banana Bread is a nutritious twist on the classic banana bread, making it a great option for those seeking healthy banana recipes. Packed with protein from cottage cheese, this banana bread recipe is not only delicious but also supports your dietary goals.

With just a few simple ingredients, including ripe bananas and cottage cheese, this recipe fits perfectly into your collection of 3 ingredient recipes and is a great choice for Weight Watchers desserts.

Healthy Cottage Cheese Banana Bread

This banana bread is moist and flavorful, featuring the natural sweetness of bananas combined with the creaminess of cottage cheese. It takes about 60 minutes from start to finish and serves 8 slices, making it an ideal homemade bread recipe for breakfast or snacks.

Ingredients

• 2 ripe bananas, mashed
• 1 cup cottage cheese, low-fat or full-fat
• 2 large eggs
• 1/2 cup honey or maple syrup
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
• 1/2 cup chopped nuts or chocolate chips (optional)

Instructions

1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
2. Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the mashed bananas, cottage cheese, eggs, honey (or maple syrup), and vanilla extract. Mix until well combined.
3. Combine Dry Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together the baking soda, baking powder, salt, and whole wheat flour.
4. Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined. If desired, fold in nuts or chocolate chips.
5. Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top. Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
6. Cool and Serve: Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely. Slice and enjoy!

Cook and Prep Times

• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Cook Time: 50 minutes
• Total Time: 60 minutes

Nutrition Information

• Servings: 8 slices
• Calories: 150kcal
• Fat: 3g
• Protein: 6g
• Carbohydrates: 25g