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Cottage Cheese Banana Bread

This Cottage Cheese Banana Bread is SO MOIST! A delightful blend of ripe bananas and creamy cottage cheese, it's perfect for breakfast or a snack!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Bread:
  • 3 large overripe bananas mashed
  • 1/2 cup cottage cheese
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce or neutral flavored oil
  • 1/2 cup sugar adjust to taste
  • 2 large eggs room temperature
  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour sifted
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Whisk or mixer
  • Rubber spatula
  • Loaf pan
  • Oven mitts
  • Cooling rack

Method
 

Instructions:
  1. Step 1: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) for even baking.
  2. Step 2: Lightly grease your loaf pan or line with parchment paper.
  3. Step 3: In a large bowl, mash the bananas until smooth.
  4. Step 4: Add cottage cheese, applesauce (or oil), and sugar to the mashed bananas. Mix until combined, then add eggs and whisk until smooth.
  5. Step 5: In a separate bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, and salt.
  6. Step 6: Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture, folding gently with a spatula.
  7. Step 7: Transfer batter to the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the top.
  8. Step 8: Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  9. Step 9: Let cool in pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack.

Notes

  • Use overripe bananas for optimal sweetness.
  • Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
  • Freeze slices for up to 3 months for convenient snacks.