Cottage Cheese Banana Bread: The Protein Filled Moist And Delicious Bread!

This Cottage Cheese Banana Bread is a moist and flavorful treat that’s surprisingly oil and butter-free. Made with cottage cheese, which I previously used to make Flatbread, Ice Cream and bananas, with which we made the delicious Protein Banana Bread, this low-sugar dessert is packed with protein and low in calories. It’s the perfect choice for healthy breakfasts, snacks, and even desserts!

Ever considered adding cottage cheese to banana bread? It’s a game-changer, trust me. It adds incredible moisture and flavor, preventing the bread from drying out. The best part? Cottage cheese replaces both oil and butter!

This recipe was made out of a moment of inspiration. After seeing a flood of viral cottage cheese recipes, I wondered, “What else can I make with cottage cheese?” That was a new frontier. This banana bread cottage cheese recipe quickly became a new favorite – possibly one of my top protein dessert picks, After the Greek Yogurt Protein Cookies, Ofcourse! 

Why Should You Try Out This Cottage Cheese Protein Bread?

Adding cottage cheese to banana bread is a simple trick that makes it extra moist and delicious without the need for oil or butter. Cottage cheese is a healthy, low-calorie, and macro-friendly source of protein, making this dessert a guilt-free delight.  

Since the cottage cheese replaces cooking fats like oil and butter, this recipe is low in fat and calories. The best part? It’s incredibly easy! Just stir the cheese into the batter without blending it. You can customize this recipe to your heart’s content, as the taste of the cheese is subtle and blends easily with the banana bread flavor. Anything goes inside this recipe! 

Ingredients And Alternatives To Make This Banana Bread With Cottage Cheese Recipe

• Cottage Cheese: Cottage cheese is a diverse ingredient for banana bread, allowing for variations in fat content and lactose tolerance. While any type will work, I prefer 4% small curd cottage cheese for its deeper flavor and texture.

• Ripe Bananas: Ripe bananas are crucial for a sweet and moist banana bread, especially when using a no-oil recipe. Look for bananas with dark spots, showing ripeness and sweetness. The more ripe the bananas, the sweeter and softer your cottage cheese dessert will be.

• Egg: A large whole egg adds nutrients and enhances the taste, contributing to the overall texture and flavor. For a vegan substitute, use a flaxseed egg.

• Oat Flour: Oat flour, a gluten-free whole grain flour, is a nutritious alternative for refined flours, providing fiber and essential nutrients. I also used this to make Oat Bread And Oat Flour Crust Pizza.

• Almond Flour: For an enhanced flavor, texture, and nutritional profile, combine oat flour with almond flour. Almonds transmit a nutty flavor and a soft texture, while adding more fiber and nutrients.

• Maple Syrup: Maple syrup provides a natural and healthier sweetener, throwing away the need for refined sugars.

• Some Flavor Enhancers: Vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt enhance the classic banana bread flavor. Vanilla and cinnamon contribute to the signature taste, while salt balances the sweetness and brings out the flavors. 

Variations Of Flavors For This Recipe

To increase this cottage cheese banana bread recipe, consider these modifications:

• Boost the Protein: Replace the almond flour for a protein powder of your choice, using 1/2 cup of powder for every 1/2 cup of almond flour. For a moist result, opt for vegan protein powder or casein. Whey protein might make the bread dry when heated. For Detailed Information on how to use protein powder for baking, Refer to my Baking With Protein Powder Article.

• Accept Gluten-Free: Achieve a gluten-free version by using certified gluten-free oat flour. Almond flour is naturally gluten-free, so you can also create a version using only almond flour. 

• Embrace Mix-Ins: Add extra flavor and texture with your favorite mix-ins. Dark chocolate chips, chopped walnuts, pecans, raisins, pumpkin seeds, or a combination of these will all work delightfully.

• Explore a Chocolate Twist: Evolve this recipe into a delicious chocolate banana bread by replacing the almond flour with unsweetened cocoa powder. Mix in your preferred chocolate chips for an extra decadent treat.
  
• Muffin Magic: Transform this loaf into a batch of muffins by transferring the batter into muffin tins. Remember to adjust the baking time as muffins bake more quickly than banana bread. 

Making This Cottage Cheese Banana Bread 

• Prepare For Baking: Before you start baking, preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C) and line a 20 cm (7.9 inches) loaf pan with parchment paper or grease it with oil. This will stop the bread from sticking. 

• Make The Batter: Next, prepare the cottage cheese banana bread batter. In a large bowl, mash the bananas, then incorporate with cottage cheese, egg, maple syrup, ground cinnamon, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Mix evenly until you have a smooth batter. Add the oat flour, almond flour (or more oat flour), and baking powder to the wet mixture. Stir until well combined.

• Bake: Now it’s time to bake. Pour the cottage cheese banana bread batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake in the hot oven for approximately 30 minutes. The bread is done when a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

• Serve: Let the bread cool and enjoy. Once it’s baked, allow the dessert to cool for a few minutes on a wire rack. Indulge in a moist slice of cottage cheese banana bread drizzled with maple syrup, topped with nut butter, and accompanied by a cup of coffee.

A Recommendation By Chef Foodi

Devour day two! Like any banana dessert, this cottage cheese banana bread tastes even better after it’s spent a night in the refrigerator. The texture becomes moisture, and the delicious flavors become more pronounced. I know it might be irresistible, but the wait will definitely be worth it.

Storage Tips

After baking, let the cottage cheese banana bread cool completely on a wire rack or plate. Once cool, store leftovers in an airtight container or ziplock bag.

• To store at room temperature: Keep leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

• To store in the fridge: If refrigerated in a food container, banana bread will stay fresh and moist for up to 4 days.

• To freeze: For longer storage, freeze banana bread in freezer bags for up to 3 months. Before serving, defreeze in the refrigerator overnight and then bake in a hot oven or heat in the microwave until warm.

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