Cottage Cheese Banana Bread Recipe

Cottage Cheese Banana Bread with a tender texture, enhanced by the subtle sweetness of ripe bananas and maple syrup, rounded out with a hint of cinnamon warmth. Optional mix-ins add delightful crunch or bursts of flavor.

June Arthurs
June 24, 2025
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Ingredients

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

Preheat the Oven

Start by preheating your oven to 350°F. Line a loaf pan with parchment paper and lightly grease it.

Combine Wet Ingredients

In a large mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas.

Add the eggs, Greek yogurt, maple syrup, and vanilla extract.

Stir these ingredients together until the mixture is smooth and well combined.

Add Dry Ingredients

Fold in the almond flour, baking soda, and cinnamon.

Mix until the dry ingredients are just incorporated.

Incorporate Mix-ins (Optional)

If desired, gently stir in your choice of mix-ins like chopped pecans, chocolate chips, or dried cranberries.

Bake the Bread

Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.

Bake for 45–55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

If the top browns too quickly, tent the loaf with foil after 30 minutes.

Cool and Serve

Let the loaf cool in the pan for about 10 minutes.

Then, transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.

Slice and enjoy your delicious banana bread!

Cottage Cheese Banana Bread

Cottage Cheese Banana Bread with a tender texture, enhanced by the subtle sweetness of ripe bananas and maple syrup, rounded out with a hint of cinnamon warmth. Optional mix-ins add delightful crunch or bursts of flavor.
prep time10 minutes
cook time45 minutes
resting or cooling time10 minutes
total time1 hour 5 minutes
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Ingredients

  • 2 ripe bananas, mashed
  • 3 eggs
  • 1/2 cup cottage cheese
  • 4 tablespoons maple syrup, adjust to taste
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 1/4 cups almond flour
  • 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 teaspoons cinnamon
  • Optional mix-ins: chopped pecans, chocolate chips, or dried cranberries

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a loaf pan with parchment paper and grease it.
  • Mash bananas in a large bowl. Add eggs, Greek yogurt, maple syrup, and vanilla extract. Stir until smooth.
  • Fold in almond flour, baking soda, and cinnamon. Mix until just incorporated.
  • Optional: Stir in mix-ins like pecans, chocolate chips, or dried cranberries.
  • Pour batter into prepared loaf pan. Smooth the top.
  • Bake 45–55 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean. Tent with foil if top browns too quickly.
  • Cool in pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire rack to cool completely. Slice and enjoy.