Banana Date Bread with Creamy Twist
Indulge in this moist gluten-free banana bread loaded with the natural sweetness of dates and a hint of creaminess from low-fat Greek yogurt and cottage cheese. This plant-based recipe provides the perfect balance of flavors and a nourishing treat for any occasion.
ingredients
- 2 green organic bananas
- 1 cup gluten-free flour blend
- 1/2 cup pitted dates, chopped
- 1/4 cup low-fat Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup low-fat cottage cheese
- 2 eggs
- 1/4 cup kefir
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
steps
- 1.
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
- 2.
Mash the bananas in a mixing bowl until smooth.
- 3.
Add the eggs, low-fat Greek yogurt, low-fat cottage cheese, and kefir to the mashed bananas. Mix well.
- 4.
In a separate bowl, combine the gluten-free flour blend, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
- 5.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until well combined.
- 6.
Gently fold in the chopped dates.
- 7.
Pour the batter into the greased loaf pan and smooth the top.
- 8.
Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- 9.
Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
- 10.
Slice and serve!
