Ingredients
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- 2 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1 1/2 cups low-fat cottage cheese, blended
- 1 medium carrot, grated
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- 2 cups oats
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/3 cup pecans, chopped
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt (for topping)
- 1/3 medium carrot, grated (for topping)
- Chopped pecans (for topping)
- 2 tbsp maple syrup (optional, for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, combine the mashed bananas, blended cottage cheese, grated carrot, vanilla extract, and maple syrup. Mix until well combined.
- Stir in the oats, cinnamon, and baking powder until just incorporated.
- Gently fold in the chopped pecans.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread it evenly.
- Bake for 40–45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow the bread to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack.
- For the topping, mix Greek yogurt with the grated carrot and sprinkle chopped pecans on top. Drizzle with maple syrup if desired.
Notes
- Use ripe bananas for natural sweetness.
- Blend the cottage cheese for a smoother texture.
- Adjust maple syrup to taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 5mg