Description
Indulge in a sweet and creamy Banana Cottage Cheese Bake combining ripe bananas and plant-based cottage cheese with a natural gelling agent for a comforting, versatile, and wholesome treat perfect for breakfast, snacks, or light dessert.
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients
- 3 ripe bananas (mashed)
- 1 cup cottage cheese (plant-based)
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons honey (natural)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (natural)
- 2 tablespoons cooking oil (neutral-flavored, e.g., sunflower or avocado oil)
Dry Ingredients
- 1/2 cup almond flour
- 1 teaspoon natural gelling agent
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Bananas and Cheese Mixture: Begin by mashing the ripe bananas gently until smooth but still slightly chunky for texture. In a large bowl, combine the mashed bananas with the plant-based cottage cheese, whisking until well blended and creamy.
- Add Eggs and Flavorings: Crack in the eggs and mix thoroughly to bind the ingredients. Stir in the honey (natural), vanilla extract (natural), and cinnamon if using, to build layers of flavor.
- Incorporate Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the almond flour and natural gelling agent to the wet mixture. Blend everything evenly to avoid lumps and ensure a smooth batter that will set beautifully.
- Bake to Perfection: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a baking dish with cooking oil, then pour the batter inside. Bake for about 35-40 minutes until the top turns golden and a skewer inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool and Serve: Let the Banana Cottage Cheese Bake cool at room temperature for at least 15 minutes to firm up and develop its wonderful texture before slicing and enjoying.
Notes
- Use ripe bananas for optimum sweetness and softness.
- Do not over-mix the batter to keep it airy and avoid a dense bake.
- Check the bake early starting at 30 minutes as oven temperatures vary.
- Use room temperature ingredients for smoother blending and even baking.
- Choose a good-quality natural gelling agent for the best silky texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baking
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/6 of bake)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: banana, plant-based cottage cheese, gluten free, bake, dessert, breakfast, healthy, easy recipe
