YUM! This is a healthy, high-protein, and low-carb recipe that combines the natural sweetness of ripe bananas with the creamy texture of cottage cheese and a fresh pop of juicy blueberries.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
High-Protein & Low-Carb: A wonderfully nutritious and satisfying option for anyone looking for a healthier treat.
Inbelievably Moist: Using mashed bananas and cottage cheese creates an amazingly tender and soft crumb.
Quick & Simple: Comes together effortlessly with wholesome ingredients and straightforward steps.
Essential Kitchen Equipment
Loaf Pan: Greased or lined with parchment paper to ensure easy release.
Mixing Bowl & Fork or Whisk: For thoroughly mashing the bananas and blending the ingredients together.
Ingredients
2 ripe bananas, mashed
3 medium eggs
1/2 cup cottage cheese
1/2 cup blueberries (optional)
1 cup almond flour
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp vanilla extract
Pinch of salt
Step-by-Step Instructions
1. Prep the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line or grease a loaf pan.
2. Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the mashed bananas, eggs, cottage cheese, and vanilla extract until completely smooth and well incorporated.
3. Add Dry Ingredients: Stir in the almond flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt, mixing gently until just combined.
4. Fold in Blueberries: Gently fold the fresh blueberries into the batter using a spatula.
5. Bake: Pour the batter evenly into your prepared loaf pan and bake until golden brown on top and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
6. Cool & Serve: Let the banana bread cool slightly in the pan before slicing and serving warm!