Ingredients
3 ripe bananas (medium, speckled)
2 large eggs
1 cup cottage cheese (full-fat or low-fat)
1/4 cup maple syrup or honey
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp salt
Optional: 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or chocolate chips
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line a loaf pan with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, mash the bananas until smooth.
3. Add eggs, cottage cheese, maple syrup, and vanilla. Whisk until combined.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
5. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, stirring until just combined.
6. Fold in any optional mix-ins like nuts or chocolate.
7. Pour the batter into prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
8. Bake for 50–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
9. Cool in pan for 15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
10. Slice and enjoy!
Notes
Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days at room temperature or refrigerate for up to 1 week.
Freezes well for up to 3 months.
For muffins, bake in lined muffin tin at 350°F for 18–22 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 9
- Sodium: 190
- Fat: 6
- Saturated Fat: 2
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 22
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 7
- Cholesterol: 35