This unique banana bread combines the earthy flavor of matcha with the sweetness of strawberries and the creaminess of cottage cheese. The result is a moist banana bread loaf that features a beautiful green-and-pink swirl, making it as visually appealing as it is delicious.

Perfect for breakfast or a snack, this swirled banana bread is a delightful twist on traditional recipes. It incorporates matcha banana bread, strawberry banana bread, and cottage cheese banana bread elements for a flavorful treat.

Moist Matcha Strawberry Cottage Cheese Banana Bread Recipe

This recipe yields a moist banana bread loaf that is infused with matcha and swirled with a strawberry mixture. It takes about 1 hour to prepare and bake, and serves 8 slices.

Ingredients

• 3 ripe bananas, mashed
• 1/2 cup cottage cheese
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons matcha powder
• 1 cup strawberries, pureed

Instructions

1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
2. Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the mashed bananas, cottage cheese, sugar, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract. Mix until well combined.
3. Combine Dry Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
4. Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined. Do not overmix.
5. Divide the Batter: Split the batter into two bowls. In one bowl, add the matcha powder and mix until evenly incorporated. In the other bowl, add the pureed strawberries and mix well.
6. Layer the Batter: Pour half of the matcha batter into the prepared loaf pan, followed by half of the strawberry batter. Repeat the layers with the remaining batters.
7. Swirl the Batter: Use a knife or skewer to gently swirl the batters together for a marbled effect.
8. Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
9. 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: 15 minutes
• Cook Time: 50-60 minutes
• Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes

Nutrition Information

• Servings: 8 slices
• Calories: 180kcal
• Fat: 5g
• Protein: 4g
• Carbohydrates: 30g