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Protein Packed Cottage Cheese Banana Bread

Print recipeProtein packed cottage cheese banana bread loaf sliced on board

A moist, high-protein banana bread made with cottage cheese, ripe bananas, and honey for a naturally sweet, wholesome bake.

Prep time
10 minutes
Cook time
55 minutes
Total time
65 minutes
Yield
1 loaf

Ingredients

1 cup cottage cheese 2 ripe bananas, mashed 2 large eggs 1/3 cup honey 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon Pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Set oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
  2. Mash Bananas: In a bowl, mash bananas until smooth.
  3. Mix Wet Ingredients: Stir in cottage cheese, eggs, and honey until combined.
  4. Combine Dry: In a separate bowl, mix flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
  5. Fold Batter: Combine wet and dry ingredients gently.
  6. Bake: Pour into loaf pan, bake 45–55 minutes.
  7. Cool & Serve: Let cool before slicing.

Notes

Optional: Add chopped nuts or chocolate chips for extra flavor. This loaf freezes beautifully for up to 2 months.

Nutrition

Calories
210
Fat
4g
Saturated fat
1.5g
Sugar
9g
Sodium
190mg
Protein
9g
Carbohydrates
32g
Fiber
2g