Cottage Cheese Banana Bread

מצרכים

• ▢3 large ripe bananas , or 1 1/4 cups mashed
• ▢2 large eggs
• ▢1 cup cottage cheese
• ▢1/3 cup coconut oil
• ▢1/2 cup light brown or cane sugar
• ▢2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• ▢2 cups flour of your choice like all-purpose, wheat, or oats
• ▢1 teaspoon cinnamon
• ▢1 teaspoon baking powder
• ▢1 teaspoon baking soda
• ▢1/2 teaspoon salt
• ▢1/2 cup walnuts, chopped, optional
• ▢one banana sliced in half, optional: to top the banana bread

אופן ההכנה

1. Preheat the oven to 350 F and line a 9×5 pan with parchment paper
2. In a bowl, mash the 3 large ripe bananas using a fork, and add the 2 large eggs, 1 cup cottage cheese (can be blended first), 1/3 cup coconut oil, 1/2 cup light brown or cane sugar, and 2 teaspoons vanilla extract. Whisk to combine.
3. Into a separate bowl, add the 2 cups flour of your choice like all-purpose, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, 1 teaspoon baking powder, 1 teaspoon baking soda, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Toss to combine.
4. Combine the wet and dry ingredients. Using a spatula, mix to incorporate.
5. Fold in the 1/2 cup walnuts (chopped) and transfer the batter to the prepared pan. Top with one banana sliced in half if using.
6. Bake for 55-65 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Note: For the last 15-20 minutes, if the banana bread has browned, you can set a foil wrap over the bread to prevent it from browning some more until it is fully cooked.
7. Allow it to cool for 5-10 minutes before serving.