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Cottage Cheese Protein Cake Recipe

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This Cottage Cheese Protein Cake is a moist, nutritious, and protein-packed treat perfect for breakfast or a healthy snack. Made with ripe bananas, almond flour, and cottage cheese, it offers a naturally sweet flavor enhanced by blueberries and a touch of cinnamon. The optional maple syrup adds subtle sweetness, while chocolate chips on top provide a delightful finishing touch.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

  • 2 small ripe bananas, mashed
  • 4 eggs
  • 1/2 cup cottage cheese
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 tbsp maple syrup (optional)
  • 2 1/2 cups almond flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1 cup blueberries

Topping

  • 2 tbsp chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a loaf pan with parchment paper and grease it lightly with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
  2. Mash the bananas: In a large mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas thoroughly until smooth.
  3. Mix wet ingredients: Add the eggs, cottage cheese, vanilla extract, and maple syrup (if using) to the mashed bananas. Whisk everything together until smooth and well combined.
  4. Add dry ingredients: Pour in the almond flour, baking soda, and cinnamon to the wet mixture.
  5. Combine batter: Stir all ingredients together until you achieve a thick, well incorporated batter.
  6. Add blueberries: Gently fold in the fresh blueberries into the batter, distributing them evenly.
  7. Prepare for baking: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and level the surface with a spatula.
  8. Add topping: Sprinkle chocolate chips evenly over the top and press them lightly into the batter.
  9. Bake the cake: Bake uncovered for 30 minutes. Then cover the loaf pan with aluminum foil and bake for an additional 20 minutes. Test doneness by inserting a toothpick in the center; it should come out clean.
  10. Cool and serve: Remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool completely before slicing and serving.

Notes

  • For egg-free version, replace eggs with 4 flaxseed eggs (4 tbsp ground flaxseed mixed with 12 tbsp water, set for 5 minutes).
  • If you don’t have bananas, substitute with 1 cup unsweetened applesauce or ½ cup pumpkin puree.
  • Greek yogurt or ricotta cheese can be used instead of cottage cheese without affecting texture much.
  • Maple syrup can be replaced by honey, agave, or coconut sugar for sweetness.
  • Try almond extract or vanilla bean paste if you want a different twist on the vanilla flavor.
  • If using oat or coconut flour instead of almond flour, adjust the quantity as these absorb moisture differently.
  • Any berries like raspberries, blackberries, or chopped strawberries can substitute blueberries.
  • Cacao nibs are a good alternative topping option instead of chocolate chips.

Keywords: protein cake, cottage cheese cake, healthy dessert, low sugar cake, almond flour cake, banana cake, blueberry cake, high protein snack

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