Description
Banana Cottage Cheese Crustless Bread Minis are moist, protein-packed treats made with ripe bananas, creamy cottage cheese, and wholesome oats. Naturally gluten-free and low in carbs, they’re perfect for a healthy breakfast or snack.
Ingredients
- 2 ripe bananas
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup oats or oat flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1–2 tbsp honey or maple syrup (optional)
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts or chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease or line a muffin pan or mini loaf tin.
- In a blender or bowl, mix bananas, cottage cheese, eggs, vanilla, and sweetener until smooth.
- Stir in oats, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt until just combined.
- Fold in walnuts or chocolate chips if using.
- Divide batter evenly among prepared tins.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes, until tops are set and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool for 10 minutes in pan, then transfer to a wire rack.
Notes
- Add peanut or almond butter for extra richness.
- Mix in cocoa powder and dark chocolate for a chocolate version.
- Use dairy-free cottage cheese for a vegan option.
- Store in fridge for up to 5 days or freeze individually.
- Reheat in microwave for 30 seconds or in oven at 300°F for 5–7 minutes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mini loaf or muffin
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
