Description
A protein-packed take on the classic banana bread that is healthy and delicious.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large ripe bananas
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup low fat cottage cheese
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 and 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease or line a loaf pan with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Blend bananas, eggs, low fat cottage cheese, and vanilla extract using a high-speed blender or immersion blender until the mixture is smooth and cottage cheese is fully incorporated. Transfer to a large mixing bowl.
- Whisk together all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and baking soda in a separate bowl until evenly distributed.
- Add the dry ingredients to the blended wet mixture. Gently fold together with a flat spatula until just combined. Do not overmix for a tender crumb.
- Pour batter into prepared pan, smoothing the top. Bake at 350°F for approximately 55 minutes. For the last 20 minutes, loosely cover the loaf with aluminum foil to prevent over-browning.
- Remove from oven and let banana bread cool completely in the pan. Once cool, remove from pan, slice into 8 servings, and serve.
Notes
- Using ripe bananas will enhance the sweetness of the bread.
- Ensure not to overmix to keep the bread tender.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 70mg