Protein Cottage Cheese Banana Bread with Blueberries
A delightful twist on classic banana bread packed with protein and blueberries, perfect for breakfast or snacks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Total Time: 70 minutes
- Yield: 10 slices
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 3 ripe bananas
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- Mash the ripe bananas until smooth in a large mixing bowl.
- Add the cottage cheese, eggs, honey or maple syrup, and vanilla extract; stir until combined.
- Whisk together the whole wheat flour, baking soda, and salt in a separate bowl.
- Combine the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
- Fold in the blueberries gently.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
- Bake for 50-55 minutes, or until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Ensure bananas are ripe for the best sweetness. Store in an airtight container to keep fresh.