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Salted Caramel Cottage Cheese Banana Bread

This Salted Caramel Cottage Cheese Banana Bread is a naturally sweetened, high-protein banana loaf topped with an easy homemade date caramel drizzle. Cozy, satisfying, and perfect for meal prep—or just a snack that feels like dessert.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
SERVINGS: 6

Ingredients

For the Banana Bread:

  • 2 large bananas ripe and mashed (about 1 cup)
  • 1/2 cup cottage cheese small curd or blended for smooth texture
  • 2 large eggs or flax eggs for vegan: 2 tbsp flaxseed + 5 tbsp water, let sit 5 minutes
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup or honey
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened almond milk or milk of choice
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups whole wheat pastry flour or gluten-free all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup almond flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • Pinch of salt
  • Optional: 1/3 cup dark chocolate chips or chopped walnuts

For the Salted Caramel Drizzle:

  • 8 Medjool dates pitted
  • 1/4 cup hot water
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened almond milk
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/4 tsp flaky sea salt
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Instructions

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  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a loaf pan
  • If you prefer a smoother texture, blend the cottage cheese until creamy (optional step)
  • In a large bowl, whisk together mashed bananas, cottage cheese, eggs, maple syrup, almond milk, and vanilla until smooth
  • In another bowl, mix whole wheat pastry flour, almond flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt
  • Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined
  • If using chocolate chips or walnuts, gently fold them in now
  • Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan
  • Bake for 55-65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean
  • Allow to cool for 10 minutes in the pan before transferring to a cooling rack
  • While the bread bakes, blend the pitted dates, hot water, almond milk, vanilla, and sea salt in a blender or food processor until smooth; add more almond milk if needed for a drizzle-able consistency
  • Once the bread has cooled, drizzle the salted caramel on top
  • Sprinkle a pinch of flaky sea salt for extra flavor if desired
  • Enjoy!!!

Notes

Room Temperature: Store in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
Refrigerator: Store in an airtight container for up to 5-7 days. The cottage cheese keeps it moist, so refrigeration is recommended for longer storage.
Freezer: Wrap individual slices in plastic wrap or store in a freezer-safe bag for up to 3 months. Let thaw at room temperature or microwave slices for 20-30 seconds to reheat.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 | Calories: 367kcal | Carbohydrates: 68g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 65mg | Sodium: 368mg | Potassium: 568mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 36g | Vitamin A: 194IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 157mg | Iron: 2mg