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Banana Nut cottage cheese Gems

Healthy 6-Ingredient Banana Nut Cottage Cheese Gems Kids Love

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Banana Nut Protein Gems are a tasty, protein-packed snack perfect for breakfast or an after-school treat. Made with ripe bananas, cottage cheese, and walnuts, they’re easy to prepare and loved by the whole family.

  • Total Time: 32 minutes
  • Yield: 12 muffins 1x

Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 cup mashed banana
  • 1/2 cup cottage cheese (blended)
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup oat flour (optional for structure)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
  2. In a mixing bowl, blend together the mashed banana, cottage cheese, and eggs until smooth.
  3. Gently fold in the chopped walnuts and cinnamon.
  4. If using oat flour, fold it in until just combined.
  5. Spoon the batter into the lined muffin tins, filling each cup about 3/4 full.
  6. Bake for 20-22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  7. Allow the muffins to cool in the tin for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
  • For a smoother texture, blend cottage cheese before mixing.
  • Author: Emily Frost
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 22 minutes
  • Category: Snack
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 muffin
  • Calories: 120
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 80mg
  • Fat: 6g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 12g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 5g
  • Cholesterol: 35mg