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Gluten-Free Blender Banana Bread with Cottage Cheese and Chocolate Chips Recipe

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This Gluten-Free Blender Banana Bread is a moist, delicious, and easy-to-make recipe featuring ripe bananas, creamy cottage cheese, and chocolate chips for a perfect balance of sweetness and texture. Made with oat flour and natural sweeteners like maple syrup or honey, this bread is a nutritious treat ideal for breakfast, snack, or dessert. The recipe includes an optional cinnamon roll variation with a cinnamon pecan filling and the possibility to top with melted chocolate or vanilla frosting.

Ingredients

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Banana Bread Base

  • 2 large overripe bananas
  • 1 cup low-fat or full-fat cottage cheese
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup or honey
  • 1/4 cup creamy almond butter
  • 1 ½ tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 ½ cups oat flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon (optional)
  • 1/4 tsp sea salt
  • 1/2 cup mini or regular chocolate chips
  • Melted chocolate about 1/3 cup (optional, for topping)

Cinnamon Roll Version

  • 2 medium ripe bananas
  • 1 cup low-fat cottage cheese
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup or honey
  • 1/4 cup creamy almond butter
  • 1 ½ tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 ½ cups oat flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp sea salt
  • 1/2 cup coconut sugar (for cinnamon pecan filling)
  • 1/3 cup toasted chopped pecans (for cinnamon pecan filling)
  • 1 tbsp avocado oil (for cinnamon pecan filling)
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon (for cinnamon pecan filling)
  • Vanilla frosting, homemade or store-bought (optional, for topping)

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a loaf pan with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure easy removal of the bread.
  2. Blend Wet Ingredients: In a high-speed blender, add bananas, cottage cheese, eggs, maple syrup or honey, almond butter, and vanilla extract. Blend these ingredients until the mixture is smooth and creamy, ensuring a uniform texture.
  3. Add Dry Ingredients: Add oat flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon (if using), and sea salt to the blender. Blend again just until the ingredients are combined; avoid over-blending to keep the bread tender.
  4. Prepare Cinnamon Pecan Filling (Optional): If making the cinnamon roll version, mix coconut sugar, toasted chopped pecans, avocado oil, and cinnamon in a small bowl until well combined.
  5. Fold in Chocolate Chips: For the original version, carefully fold chocolate chips into the batter using a spatula to distribute them evenly without over-mixing. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the surface. Optionally, add a few chocolate chips on top.
  6. Assemble Cinnamon Roll Version: Pour half of the batter into the loaf pan, spread the cinnamon pecan filling evenly over it, then pour the remaining batter on top. Swirl gently with a knife to create a marbled effect if desired.
  7. Bake: Place the loaf pan in the oven and bake for 45 to 48 minutes. Check doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center; it should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
  8. Cool and Serve: Let the banana bread cool completely in the pan. If desired, top the loaf with melted chocolate or vanilla frosting before slicing and serving for added flavor and presentation.

Notes

  • Use ripe or overripe bananas for best natural sweetness and moisture.
  • Oat flour ensures the bread is gluten-free; you can make your own by grinding oats if necessary.
  • For a dairy-free variation, substitute cottage cheese with a vegan alternative, but texture and moisture may vary.
  • The cinnamon roll version adds a delicious twist with a pecan cinnamon filling and optional frosting.
  • Do not overblend the batter to avoid a dense texture.
  • Let the bread cool completely before slicing to maintain structure and moisture.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or freeze for longer storage.

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