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Protein Banana Bread Recipe

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  • Author: Jessica
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 55 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
  • Yield: 8 slices
  • Category: Baking
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Low Fat

Description

This Protein Banana Bread recipe is a moist, wholesome loaf perfect for a nutritious breakfast or snack. Combining ripe bananas with low-fat cottage cheese and eggs, this bread packs a protein punch while staying deliciously soft and flavorful. It’s easy to prepare, blending wet ingredients until smooth before mixing with dry ingredients and baking to golden perfection. A wholesome twist on classic banana bread, ideal for those seeking extra protein in their baked goods.

Ingredients

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Wet Ingredients

  • 2 large ripe bananas
  • 4 eggs
  • 1 cup low fat cottage cheese
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract

Dry Ingredients

  • 1 and 1/2 cups all purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp baking soda

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line a loaf pan with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
  2. Blend Wet Ingredients: In a high-speed blender or using an immersion blender, blend the ripe bananas, eggs, low-fat cottage cheese, and vanilla extract until smooth. Ensure the cottage cheese is completely incorporated with no lumps. Pour this liquid mixture into a large mixing bowl.
  3. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and baking soda until evenly combined.
  4. Combine Mixtures: Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients bowl and gently fold together using a flat spatula until just combined. Avoid overmixing to ensure a tender crumb.
  5. Pour and Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the top. Place in the oven and bake at 350°F for about 55 minutes. To prevent the top from browning too much, loosely cover the loaf with a piece of aluminum foil for the last 20 minutes of baking.
  6. Cool and Serve: Once baked, remove the banana bread from the oven and allow it to cool completely in the pan before removing. Slice into 8 pieces and serve.

Notes

  • Use a 1:1 gluten free flour blend instead of all-purpose flour to make this recipe gluten free.
  • You can substitute low-fat cottage cheese with full-fat cottage cheese if desired, though it may increase the fat content.
  • For extra protein, consider topping slices with Greek yogurt or peanut butter.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice (1/8th of loaf)
  • Calories: 180
  • Sugar: 8g
  • Sodium: 180mg
  • Fat: 3.5g
  • Saturated Fat: 1.2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 2.0g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 28g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 9g
  • Cholesterol: 85mg

Find it online: https://jessicasrecipes.com/protein-banana-bread-recipe/