Ingredients
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- 2 ripe bananas, mashed well
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup maple syrup (or honey)
- 1/3 cup melted butter (or coconut oil)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour (or 2.5 cups almond flour)
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 cup fresh blueberries (tossed in 1 tbsp flour to prevent sinking)
- 1/2 cup cottage cheese (strained of liquid, then blended)
- 1 egg yolk
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
Instructions
- Blend cottage cheese, egg yolk, sugar, and cornstarch until smooth. Set aside.
- Whisk melted butter, maple syrup, eggs, vanilla, and mashed bananas in a bowl. Stir in flour and baking soda.
- Fold in flour-coated blueberries.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a loaf pan.
- Pour half the batter into the pan. Spoon cheesecake mixture down the center. Top with remaining batter.
- Bake for 55–60 minutes (65–70 if using almond flour).
- Cool completely before slicing.
Notes
- Cooling is crucial to prevent cheesecake layer from falling apart.
- Almond flour requires extra baking time.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 65mg