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Cottage Cheese Chocolate Banana Bread

Cottage Cheese Chocolate Banana Bread

  • Author: Crystal
  • Total Time: 80 minutes
  • Yield: 10 slices 1x

Description

This Cottage Cheese Chocolate Banana Bread is the ultimate healthier twist on a classic. Incredibly moist, protein-packed, and loaded with dark chocolate chunks, it’s naturally sweetened with ripe bananas and a touch of sugar. Cottage cheese adds creaminess and a protein boost, while hemp seeds bring nutty flavor and omega-3s. Perfect for breakfast, a snack, or dessert — and a great way to use up overripe bananas!

Ingredients

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  • 1½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon
  • pinch salt
  • 3 large ripe bananas
  • ⅔ cup cottage cheese
  • ¼ cup hemp seeds
  • 2 eggs, lightly beaten
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • ¼ cup vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • ¾ cup pieces dark chocolate (approx)
  • 1 banana, ripe but firm, halved lengthwise

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, mash the 3 ripe bananas with a fork until mostly smooth. Add cottage cheese, hemp seeds, beaten eggs, sugar, vegetable oil, and vanilla. Mix until well combined.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring just until combined (do not overmix).
  5. Fold in dark chocolate pieces.
  6. Pour batter into prepared loaf pan. Place the halved banana (cut side up) on top of the batter, gently pressing it in slightly.
  7. Bake for 55-65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean (a few moist crumbs are fine). If the top browns too quickly, loosely tent with foil after 40 minutes.
  8. Let cool in pan for 15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

Notes

Tips: For extra moisture, don’t overmix the batter. Use ripe bananas with brown spots for natural sweetness. Substitutions: Swap all-purpose flour with whole wheat or gluten-free 1:1 blend. Replace vegetable oil with melted coconut oil or applesauce. Use dairy-free cottage cheese and dark chocolate for a dairy-free version. Storage: Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or refrigerate for up to 1 week. Freeze slices for up to 3 months.

  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 60 minutes
  • Category: B
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 18g
  • Sodium: 280mg
  • Fat: 14g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 40g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 9g
  • Cholesterol: 40mg

Keywords: cottage cheese banana bread, chocolate banana bread, protein banana bread, healthy banana bread

Find it online: https://crystalrecipes.com/cottage-cheese-chocolate-banana-bread/