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A stack of sliced cottage cheese banana bread on a plate with butter on top.

Cottage Cheese Banana Bread

This Cottage Cheese Banana Bread is easy to prepare and perfect for breakfast, dessert, or even a snack. Cottage cheese adds protein and moisture, while mini chocolate chips take it to the next level!
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Course: Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: banana bread with cottage cheese, cottage cheese banana bread
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Cooling Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 10
Calories: 299kcal
Author: Karen

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 3 very ripe medium bananas peeled (brown and spotty for best flavor)
  • ¾ cup cottage cheese 2% fat or higher
  • 2 large eggs
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter melted and cooled
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ¾ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ cup mini chocolate chips plus 2–3 tablespoons reserved for topping

Instructions

  • Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan with butter and line with parchment paper; set aside. Preheat oven to 350°F and place rack in the center.
  • In a blender, combine the bananas, cottage cheese, and eggs. Blend until smooth, about 15–20 seconds.
  • Pour the blended mixture into a large bowl. Whisk in the melted butter, vanilla extract, and sugar until fully combined.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
  • Add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and stir with a spatula until just combined—do not overmix.
  • Fold in the mini chocolate chips, reserving a few tablespoons for the top.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread evenly. Sprinkle the top with the reserved mini chocolate chips.
  • Bake for 45–55 minutes, or until golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
  • Let cool completely in the pan before removing and slicing.

Notes

  • Avoid overmixing the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients as this can cause the banana bread to become dense.
  • Be sure to use room temperature eggs and cottage cheese to help the ingredients blend properly.
  • Store the banana bread in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or in the fridge for up to a week.

Nutrition

Calories: 299kcal | Carbohydrates: 44g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 59mg | Sodium: 356mg | Potassium: 188mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 21g | Vitamin A: 329IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 39mg | Iron: 2mg
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