Cottage Cheese Banana Bread 🍌🧀

 

  1. Pour batter into the prepared pan.
  2. Optional Topping : Sprinkle melted butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon over the top for a crunchy crust.
  3. Bake for 55–65 minutes , or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
    • Check at 55 mins —if the top is browning too quickly, cover loosely with foil.

Step 6: Cool & Serve

  1. Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes , then transfer to a wire rack.
  2. Slice and serve warm or at room temperature. Pair with peanut butter, yogurt, or a drizzle of honey!

Customization Ideas

  • Sweet Swap : Use honey or maple syrup instead of sugar.
  • Nutty Crunch : Add ½ cup chopped pecans or walnuts.
  • Spiced Variation : Stir in ½ tsp ground ginger or nutmeg.
  • Chocolate Lovers : Fold in ½ cup dark chocolate chips.

Tips for Success

  1. Ripe Bananas = More Flavor : Use bananas with brown spots for natural sweetness.
  2. Don’t Overmix : Overmixing can make the bread tough. Mix until ingredients just combine.
  3. Cottage Cheese Texture : Use low-moisture cottage cheese for a smoother batter.
  4. Cool Completely : Slicing too soon can cause the bread to crumble.

Nutrition (Per Slice)