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Healthy High Protein Banana Bread for Weight Loss

This Healthy High Protein Banana Bread is soft, moist, and naturally sweetened with ripe bananas. Made with cottage cheese, Greek yogurt, and wholesome ingredients, it's the perfect high-protein breakfast, snack, or post-workout treat.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 10
Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 185
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 medium ripe bananas mashed
  • ¾ cup cottage cheese
  • ½ cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey
  • 1 cup whole wheat flour
  • 1 cup oat flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ cup dark chocolate chips optional
  • ¼ cup chopped walnuts optional

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease or line a 9x5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, mash the bananas, then whisk in the cottage cheese, Greek yogurt, eggs, vanilla extract, and maple syrup until smooth.
  3. Add the whole wheat flour, oat flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt. Mix gently until just combined.
  4. Fold in the dark chocolate chips or walnuts, if using.
  5. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
  6. Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  7. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. Slice and enjoy.

Notes

  • Use very ripe bananas with brown spots for the sweetest flavor and moistest texture.
  • Blend the cottage cheese before mixing if you prefer a smoother loaf.
  • Avoid overmixing the batter to keep the bread light and tender.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container or freeze individual slices for an easy grab-and-go snack.