Banana bread is an absolute staple in my recipe collection. I’ve been making my mother’s tried-and-true recipe since I could hold a spoon, but I’ve also experimented with many other versions over the years. Some have darn been tasty, like our Salted Caramel Banana Bread, while others have been an utter waste of time and ingredients. You never know until you try! So, when I came across the idea of Cottage Cheese Banana Bread I was curious, but didn’t set my exceptions too high.

To my surprise, it came out incredibly moist and pretty delicious, if I do say so myself! The cottage cheese isn’t very noticeable in the final product, but does give the loaf an extra rich texture (and a bit of protein to boot!). The batter includes a generous four ripe bananas so there’s no shortage of banana flavor here! I also like to add a pinch of cinnamon for a touch of warm spice, you’re welcome to leave that out if you aren’t a fan.

From breakfast to a bedtime snack, there’s no wrong time to eat a slice of banana bread. In my house, a loaf typically doesn’t last more than a few hours unless I hide it… or ask someone to hide it from me. If you’re looking for a twist on everyone’s favorite baked good, then give this Cottage Cheese Banana Bread a try. You just might have a new favorite!