Moist Cottage Cheese Banana Bread- Easy Recipe

Forget dry, crumbly banana bread! This Moist Cottage Cheese Banana Bread recipe is a game-changer, delivering an incredibly tender crumb and a delicious flavor boost, all thanks to a secret ingredient. It’s surprisingly easy to make and perfect for breakfast, a snack, or even dessert. Get ready to discover your new favorite way to enjoy this classic treat!

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
• 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup mashed ripe bananas (about 3 medium bananas)
• 1/2 cup full-fat cottage cheese, puréed smooth (or blended until no lumps remain)
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or chocolate chips (optional)

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×5 inch loaf pan, or line with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon (if using). Set aside.
3. In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the melted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until well combined.
4. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
5. Add the mashed bananas and the puréed cottage cheese to the wet ingredients. Mix until just combined.
6. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Stir gently with a spatula until just combined. Be careful not to overmix; a few lumps are fine.
7. If using, fold in the chopped walnuts or chocolate chips.
8. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread evenly.
9. Bake for 50-65 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean. If the top starts to brown too quickly, you can loosely tent it with foil.
10. Remove the bread from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes before carefully transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
11. Slice and enjoy this incredibly moist banana bread!