High-Protein Cinnamon Banana Bread with Cottage Cheese Swirls (Flourless & Gluten-Free)
Got overripe bananas? Don’t toss them—transform them into this cozy, cinnamon-spiced banana bread swirled with creamy cottage cheese. It’s gluten-free, flour-free, and packs 11g of protein per slice. The cottage cheese adds moisture and a subtle tang that balances the sweetness of the bananas perfectly. Whether it’s breakfast, snack time, or dessert, this nutritious loaf is pure comfort with a healthy upgrade.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 50 mins
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 10 slices 1x
Ingredients
3 overripe bananas, mashed
3 large eggs
1 cup cottage cheese
1½ cups oat flour (or ground oats)
1 tsp baking soda
½ tsp baking powder
1½ tsp ground cinnamon
1 tsp vanilla extract
¼ tsp salt
2–3 tbsp maple syrup or honey (optional, for extra sweetness)
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a loaf pan with parchment or grease well.
In a blender or bowl, combine bananas, eggs, vanilla, and sweetener.
Stir in oat flour, cinnamon, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
Pour half the batter into the pan, then dollop cottage cheese in small spoonfuls over the batter. Swirl gently with a knife.
Pour remaining batter on top and swirl again lightly.
Bake for 45–55 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
Cool completely before slicing for best texture.
Nutrition
- Calories: 160
- Fat: 5g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Protein: 11g