Description
A delicious and nutritious high-protein banana bread made with cottage cheese and whey protein, perfect for a healthy snack or breakfast.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 ripe bananas (about 1.1 lb)
- 1 cup cottage cheese (about 6.5 oz)
- 1/4 cup Greek yogurt (plain, about 2 oz)
- 2 large eggs
- 3 oz melted unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup brown sugar (about 3 oz)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (about 6.5 oz)
- 1/2 cup vanilla whey protein powder (about 1.7 oz)
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease or line a loaf pan with parchment paper.
- Blend cottage cheese in a food processor for a smoother texture if desired.
- Mash the bananas in a large mixing bowl, then mix in cottage cheese, yogurt, eggs, melted butter, brown sugar, and vanilla until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, protein powder, baking soda, and cinnamon until smooth.
- Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, being careful not to overmix.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth out the top.
- Bake for about 60 minutes, covering with foil if the top browns too quickly; check with a toothpick for doneness.
- Cool in the pan for 45 to 60 minutes before transferring to a wire rack. Slice and serve.
Notes
Store wrapped in plastic wrap for up to a week in the refrigerator or freeze slices for up to three months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 50mg