Strawberry Cottage Cheese Banana Bread Recipe
This Strawberry Cottage Cheese Banana Bread is a moist, flavorful twist on traditional banana bread, combining the natural sweetness of ripe bananas and strawberries with the creamy texture of cottage cheese. Made with wholesome oat and almond flours, it offers a nutritious, protein-rich option perfect for breakfast or a healthy snack. The recipe is easy to follow and customizable with substitutions to suit various dietary needs.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 1 loaf (8-10 servings) 1x
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients
- 2 eggs (or 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce or 2 tbsp flaxseed meal mixed with 6 tbsp water as a flaxseed egg substitute)
- 2 ripe bananas, mashed (or 1 cup pumpkin puree or unsweetened applesauce)
- 2/3 cup cottage cheese (or Greek yogurt, ricotta cheese, or silken tofu)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (or almond extract)
Dry Ingredients
- 3/4 cup oat flour (or all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, or gluten-free flour blend)
- 1 cup almond flour (or coconut flour with additional liquid)
- 1/4 cup brown sugar (or coconut sugar, maple syrup, honey, or agave syrup)
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
Mix-ins and Topping
- 1 cup diced strawberries (or blackberries, blueberries, raspberries, or small chunks of peaches)
- 2 tbsp sliced strawberries (for garnish, or kiwi, mango, or other fruits)
Instructions
- Preheat and prepare pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a loaf pan with parchment paper and grease the sides to prevent sticking.
- Combine wet ingredients: In a large bowl, add the eggs, mashed bananas, cottage cheese, and vanilla extract. Stir well until all wet ingredients are thoroughly combined into a smooth mixture.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a separate smaller bowl, combine oat flour, almond flour, brown sugar, baking powder, and salt. Stir these dry ingredients until evenly mixed.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients: Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing gently until a thick batter forms. Be careful not to overmix to keep the bread tender.
- Add diced strawberries: Fold in the diced strawberries carefully to distribute them evenly throughout the batter without crushing.
- Transfer to loaf pan: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, spreading it evenly. Sprinkle the sliced strawberries on top for a decorative and flavorful garnish.
- Bake: Place the loaf pan in the preheated oven and bake for 40 to 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean and the bread is golden brown on top.
- Cool and serve: Remove the bread from the oven and allow it to cool completely in the loaf pan. Once cooled, slice and serve as a delicious and nutritious treat.
Notes
- For a vegan version, replace eggs with flaxseed eggs and use silken tofu instead of cottage cheese.
- If using coconut flour instead of almond flour, add extra liquid (such as milk or water) as coconut flour absorbs more moisture.
- Feel free to substitute strawberries with other fresh or frozen berries or fruits of your choice.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days, or freeze slices for longer storage.
- You can adjust sweetness by modifying the amount or type of sweetener used.
Keywords: Strawberry Banana Bread, Cottage Cheese Bread, Healthy Banana Bread, Berry Banana Bread, Low Fat Bread, Moist Banana Bread, Gluten-Free Option
