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A moist, tender, and delicious gluten-free banana bread made with almond flour and cottage cheese, providing a protein boost and lower sugar content.

  • Total Time: 55 minutes
  • Yield: 8–10 slices 1x

Ingredients

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  • 2 ripe bananas, mashed
  • 3 eggs
  • 1/2 cup cottage cheese
  • 3 tablespoons maple syrup (adjust to taste if you want sweeter)
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 1/2 cups almond flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 teaspoons cinnamon
  • Optional mix-ins: 1/2 to 3/4 cup chopped walnuts, chocolate chips, or blueberries

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F and line a loaf pan with parchment paper; grease well so nothing sticks.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the mashed bananas, eggs, cottage cheese, maple syrup, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  3. Add almond flour, baking soda, and cinnamon to the mixture. Stir just until everything is blended; the batter may look a bit chunky due to the cottage cheese.
  4. Fold in optional mix-ins (walnuts, chocolate chips, or blueberries) if using, about 1/2 to 3/4 cup.
  5. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
  6. Bake at 350°F for about 50 minutes. If the top browns too fast around 30 minutes, tent loosely with foil to prevent burning.
  7. Test doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center; it should come out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
  8. Allow the bread to cool completely before slicing.

Notes

Store leftover banana bread in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days., For longer storage, refrigerate up to 5 days or freeze for up to 2 months., When freezing, slice the loaf first and wrap individual slices tightly to prevent freezer burn., Thaw frozen slices at room temperature for 30–60 minutes or warm briefly in the microwave., To refresh day-old or frozen slices, warm in a 325°F oven for 8–12 minutes or toast briefly., Almond flour cannot be substituted 1:1 with standard gluten-free or all-purpose flour due to texture and density differences., Use very ripe bananas with brown spots for best sweetness and moisture., Full-fat cottage cheese is preferred for richness and creaminess; low-fat versions may change texture., If a smoother batter is desired, briefly blend the cottage cheese before mixing.

  • Author: Ashley
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 50 minutes
  • Category: Bread

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 285
  • Fat: 20g
  • Carbohydrates: 20g
  • Protein: 11g