Cottage Cheese Banana Bread: A New Twist
This twist on traditional banana bread incorporates cottage cheese to create a moist, creamy, and indulgent loaf. The added cottage cheese enhances the banana flavor and texture, making each bite rich and satisfying. Perfect for a snack or breakfast, this banana bread is a comforting classic with a fresh new take.
Equipment
- Loaf Pan
- Mixing bowls
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon Optional
Wet Ingredients
- 4 pieces ripe bananas
- ½ cup cottage cheese
- 1 cup white granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- ⅓ cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a standard loaf pan.
- In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon, then set it aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth. Stir in the cottage cheese, eggs, vegetable oil, vanilla extract, and sugar.
- Gradually incorporate the dry mixture into the wet ingredients, stirring gently until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 55-60 minutes. Test for doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center — it should come out clean.
- Let the loaf cool in the pan for a few minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Notes
For a touch of extra flavor, you can add a handful of chopped nuts or chocolate chips to the batter before baking.