Cottage Cheese Banana Bread Recipe

Cottage Cheese Banana Bread Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 cup mashed ripe bananas (about 2-3 bananas)
• 1 cup cottage cheese (low-fat or fat-free)
• 1/2 cup sugar (or a sugar substitute)
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (can use whole wheat)
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
• 1/2 cup chopped nuts or chocolate chips (optional)

Instructions

1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5 inch loaf pan.
2. Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the mashed bananas, cottage cheese, sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract. Mix until well blended.
3. Combine Dry Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
4. Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined. If using, fold in the nuts or chocolate chips.
5. Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
6. Cool: Allow the bread to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.

Smart Points Value

• Total Smart Points: Approximately 5-6 points per slice (based on 12 slices per loaf, using low-fat cottage cheese and sugar substitute).

Tips

• For added flavor, consider adding vanilla or almond extract.
• You can substitute half of the flour with oats for a healthier option.

Enjoy your Cottage Cheese Banana Bread!