This Matcha White Chocolate Banana Bread is a delicious twist on traditional banana bread, combining the earthy flavor of matcha with sweet white chocolate. It’s a perfect way to use overripe bananas and create a moist banana bread loaf that is both nutritious and satisfying.

Incorporating cottage cheese into the batter adds protein, making this a great option for a healthy snack or breakfast. This homemade banana bread is easy to prepare and will fill your kitchen with a delightful aroma.

Healthy Cottage Cheese Protein Banana Bread

This recipe yields a moist banana bread loaf enriched with matcha and white chocolate. It takes about 1 hour from start to finish and serves 8 slices, making it a perfect treat for sharing or enjoying throughout the week.

Ingredients

• 3 overripe bananas, mashed
• 1 cup cottage cheese
• 1/2 cup sugar or sweetener of choice
• 2 large eggs
• 1/4 cup melted coconut oil or butter
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup whole wheat flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons matcha powder
• 1/2 cup white chocolate chips

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, eggs, melted coconut oil, and vanilla extract. Mix until well combined.
3. Combine Dry Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and matcha powder.
4. Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
5. Add White Chocolate: Fold in the white chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
6. Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top. Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
7. 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 your matcha white chocolate banana bread!

Cook and Prep Times

• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Cook Time: 50 minutes
• Total Time: 1 hour

Nutrition Information

• Servings: 8 slices
• Calories: 180kcal
• Fat: 6g
• Protein: 5g
• Carbohydrates: 28g