Brownies with Cottage Cheese and Banana

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“The brownie with banana and cottage cheese turns out so much juicier than the regular recipe, you cant even taste the cottage cheese.”

This simple one is very juicy, refreshing and incredibly delicious. The cake smells very aromatic of bananas and tastes particularly delicious with an airy cream topping.

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Banana Cream Pie is made with a super easy homemade custard and layers of fresh bananas. If you’re looking for a good homemade banana pie recipe, this dessert is for you.

BANANA CREAM PIE RECIPE

This day, however, means so much more to us than an excuse to eat pie. A year ago my sister-in-law Kimi received a heart transplant on this very day.

It’s a day filled with a lot of emotion. A second chance at life for Kimi and a day of remembrance for her donor and her family.

Besides Thanksgiving, I rarely take the time to make a pie but a new tradition has been started. My friend Brittany gave me her homemade banana cream pie recipe and I absolutely loved it.

You know I hate making pie crusts but this one is easy!

Crimp the sides for that classic crust look. You want to blind bake (see directions below) it until it’s golden brown.

Next fill it with 3 sliced bananas and a super easy homemade vanilla pudding. Homemade custards usually terrify me but this one is super straight forward.

I made this cake from start to finish in under an hour. No instant pudding mix here.

HOW TO MAKE BANANA CREAM PIE

Preheat oven to 425 degrees and place rack in the middle.
Roll out dough to fit into a 9″ pie pan and pinch the edges of the crust like shown above. Chill crust in the refrigerator or freezer for at least 15 minutes.
After crust has been refrigerated or placed in freezer, line inside of pie with parchment paper and fill with pie weights or dried beans to prevent shrinking. Bake for 7-8 minutes. Remove from the oven, remove parchment paper, and prick with a fork. Return to oven and bake for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown. Let cool.
For the filling: In a large saucepan, add the sugar, flour, and salt. Gradually stir in the milk and cook over medium heat until mixture is boiling and thickens. Cook for 2 minutes.
Remove mixture from heat and add the butter and vanilla.
Transfer to a separate bowl. Allow mixture to cool to room temperature.
Slice bananas and place them in the pie crust and add the filling on top.
For the whipped cream: Place cream and sugar in a chilled large bowl and mix on high for 1-2 minutes. Add the vanilla and beat for an additional 1-2 minutes or until soft peaks have formed. Don’t whip too much or you will end up will cottage cheese looking whipped cream.
Spread the whipped cream over the top of the pie and chill unto ready to serve.

You can make this Banana Cream Pie ahead of time up to step 10. You can make the crust and the filling up to two days ahead of time and store separately. Because the bananas will start to brown you don’t want to slice and assemble them until the day of serving.

OTHER PIE RECIPES

This delicious Banana Cream Pie is made with a super easy homemade vanilla custard and layers of bananas and homemade whipped cream.

Filling

white sugar or 1/3 cup powdered sugar
vanilla extract or other flavoring

Preheat oven to 425 degrees and place rack in the middle.
Roll out pie dough to fit into a 9″ pie dish and pinch the edges of the crust like shown above. Chill crust in the refrigerator or freezer for at least 15 minutes.
After crust has been refrigerated or placed in freezer, line inside of pie with parchment paper and fill with pie weights or dried beans to prevent shrinking. Bake for 7-8 minutes. Remove from the oven, remove parchment paper, and prick with a fork. Return to oven and bake for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown. Let cool.
For the filling: In a large saucepan, add the sugar, flour, and salt. Gradually stir in the milk and cook over medium heat until mixture is boiling and thickens. Cook for 2 minutes.
Remove mixture from heat and add the butter and vanilla.
Transfer to a separate bowl. Allow mixture to cool to room temperature.
Slice bananas and place them in the pie shell and add the filling on top.
For the whipped cream: Place cream and sugar in a chilled mixing bowl and mix on high for 1-2 minutes. Add the vanilla and beat for an additional 1-2 minutes or until soft peaks have formed. Don’t whip too much or you will end up will cottage cheese looking whipped cream.
Spread the whipped cream over the top of the filling and chill unto ready to serve.

CAN I MAKE BANANA CREAM PIE AHEAD OF TIME?

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Try my cottage cheese banana muffins today. This super moist Banana Nut Muffin recipe is the perfect choice for busy mornings!

Do you know those days when you just have no time for breakfast? The ones where you want to grab a cup of coffee and get to work? So, if you have those days, you’ll want to keep a batch of these moist banana nut muffins on hand.

The best thing about this banana nut muffin recipe is that you can make them up ahead of time and freeze them because freezer cooking makes life easier. So, make a double (or triple) batch of these moist banana nut muffin recipe and freeze them in packages of three or four muffins.

Before you start, grab a package of these silicone muffin tins. They work great!

Then, take a package out the night before and you’ll have a quick breakfast that is much better for you than a donut from the drive-through. Finally, if you have a whole bunch of bananas to use up, learn how to make banana jam and check out these 4 Easy Ways to Make Bananas Last Longer

The super-secret ingredient

So, the reason the muffins are so moist is the addition of the cottage cheese. If you’re concerned, buy the small curd cottage cheese instead of the large curd.

But, I promise you, once these are cooked there is no cottage cheese taste. These muffins are a huge hit at our house for breakfast because adding the cottage cheese to the batter gives them a bit of a protein boost.

So, if you have a picky eater in your home, don’t tell them you’ve added cottage cheese because they won’t taste it.

If you have even more bananas to use, you may want to make this banana smoothie with ice.

Can I freeze cottage cheese banana muffins?

Firstly, one tip if you do decide to freeze these banana nut muffins ahead. I really recommend that you bake them without the paper muffin liners because they don’t’ hold up that well to freezing.

So, you can use a silicone muffin tin or get silicone muffin liners instead. Finally, it makes the process so much simpler because you won’t have to peel the paper liners off.

Changing up the flavor

So, for a little variety, you can make this muffin recipe with any type of addition you like. For instance, you can add chocolate or carob chips for a little different taste.

However, check out these tips from The Old Farmer’s Almanac if you want to adjust any liquid ingredients.

Check out the Bread Mixes from The Prepared Pantry.

Are banana nut muffins healthy?

So, there is no reason why you cannot enjoy a small banana nut muffin for breakfast occasionally. However, baked goods don’t tend to be super healthy because they are higher in sugar and carbohydrates.

Finally, by adding cottage cheese or Greek yogurt to this recipe, you will increase the amount of protein it has. So, this will help you feel full longer which can give you a bit more willpower to resist snacking.

But, if you’re considering skipping breakfast, stopping at the local fast food place, or grabbing a muffin, take the moist banana nut muffin.

So, why not try banana raisin nut muffins by adding in a handful of raisins and your favorite chopped nuts for added fiber?

For example, I use walnuts when I make muffins or banana bread because my husband loves them as a late-night snack.

However, you can use whatever kind of chopped nuts you have on hand.

Jumbo banana nut muffins

So, if you want to make those jumbo banana nut muffins you can buy at the bakery, you will need a larger muffin pan and liners. Just increase the time you bake them because the pan is larger.

Finally, check the muffin every few minutes with a toothpick to test for doneness.

Banana nut muffins with crumb topping

So, if you’re like my husband, you love streusel or crumb topping on your moist banana nut muffin. It’s not difficult to make at all because it’s only a few ingredients.

And, all you need is a mixture of 1/3 cup white granulated sugar, 1/3 cup light brown sugar, 1 teaspoon of cinnamon, 1/2 cup of melted unsalted butter, and 1 1/2 cups of all-purpose flour. Finally, sprinkle it on top of this moist banana nut muffin recipe before you bake them.

So, check out my recipe because you won’t believe how good they are!

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 cup finely chopped walnuts
1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
3/4 cup brown sugar
1 egg
1 cup cottage cheese

Instructions

Firstly, preheat oven to 375°F before you start making this moist banana nut muffin recipe.
Grease a 12 cup muffin to or use silicone baking cups because they’re easier.
In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
Stir in walnuts.
In a separate bowl, combine mashed banana, melted butter, brown sugar, egg, and cottage cheese.
Add wet ingredients to the dry and stir gently, only until combined. So, do not over mix because they won’t be as moist.
Finally, serve your moist banana nut muffin warm or at room temperature because warm muffins are yum!

Notes

You will love this moist banana nut muffin for breakfast!

Yield

These easy cottage cheese recipes are healthy, versatile, and so delicious!

Some people can grab a spoon and eat cottage cheese straight from the container.

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However, people like me prefer to use it as an ingredient in larger things, which is why I came up with this list of awesome recipes.

Surprising Cottage Cheese Recipes You’ll Love

Cottage cheese is a versatile ingredient. You can use it in breakfast bowls, Italian dishes, dips, sweets, and even pancakes!

With that in mind, be sure you read this list through to the end.

You might just be surprised at some of the things you can make using this simple ingredient.

Cottage Cheese Breakfast Bowl

If you’re looking for a delicious, low-carb breakfast that you can whip up in less than 5 minutes, look no further than this cottage cheese breakfast bowl.

All you’ll need is cottage cheese, flaxseed oil, and chia seeds.

Then top the whole thing off with your favorite toppings (mixed berries and walnuts are the recipe’s suggestions).

It’s a sweet, healthy start to your day.

Avocado Toast with Cottage Cheese and Tomatoes

Whether I’m looking for breakfast or a snack, I often turn to avocado toast.

It’s hard to beat something that takes 5 minutes to make and is so versatile.

Sometimes I top my avocado toast with a fried egg; sometimes, I go for radishes, onions, and garlic.

On other days, I add cottage cheese, avocado, and a tomato slice.

It’s simple, fresh, and very yummy.

Savory Cottage Cheese Bowls

One of my favorite things about many of the recipes on this list is that you can make them in 5 minutes or less. That includes this one.

Mix your cottage cheese with scallions and pepper. Then top it with bell peppers, cucumbers, tomatoes, and pistachios.

It’s a nutritious, savory bowl of goodness.

Cottage Cheese Pancakes

My mom used to make cottage cheese pancakes when I was little, and I always loved them so much.

I don’t know why it took me so long to start making them myself.

They have wonderfully crisp edges and warm, soft, melt-in-your-mouth centers. With or without toppings, they’re pretty unbeatable.

Cottage Cheese Scrambled Eggs

With some cottage cheese, salt, pepper, and butter, you can make the fluffiest, most pillowy scrambled eggs you’ve ever had.

This simple, four-ingredient recipe takes 10 minutes tops.

I always add some extra cheese – usually cheddar – and I top them with diced green onions when they’re done.

Cottage Cheese Alfredo

If you’re skeptical about this one, I understand. It does seem like an odd choice. However, cottage cheese alfredo is incredible.

If possible, it’s even richer and creamier than “regular” alfredo, but despite that, it isn’t more decadent!

It actually has fewer calories and less fat than the other alfredo!

A richer, creamier taste with less of all the bad stuff? Why would you ever go back to the original recipe?!

Cottage Cheese Lasagna

Cottage cheese lasagna is one recipe you’ve probably had at some point, whether you made it yourself or not.

Plenty of people use cottage cheese in their lasagnas.

Like all lasagna recipes, this one has a somewhat lengthy ingredients list, and it takes some time to prepare and cook.

That’s just part of the package when making lasagna.

Even so, this lasagna is cheesy, garlic-y, and full of lots of yummy things.

The cottage cheese doesn’t add much in the way of flavor, but it does make the filling smoother and creamier.

Blueberry Cottage Cheese Overnight Oats

You’ll build this tasty breakfast on a foundation of milk, cottage cheese, and oats.

Let them sit in the fridge overnight, and then add whatever you like for toppings.

The recipe suggests honey, blueberries, and pumpkin seeds, but you can jazz them up however you like.

Whipped Cottage Cheese Dip

You may think cottage cheese is too thick and lumpy for a dip, but this cottage cheese is pureed until it’s as smooth as silk and as creamy as a whipped topping.

It also has a wonderful garlic and herb flavor that goes well with veggies, crackers, chips, or pretty much anything else you want to dip in it.

Except for chocolate. Maybe don’t try dipping it with chocolate.

Cottage Cheese Sandwich

This sandwich takes 5 minutes to make and is so incredibly tasty. The only thing I do differently is toasting the bread.

When you pile lots of wet and semi-wet stuff, such as cottage cheese, tomato slices, and butter, on a piece of bread, it gets soggy and thin.

That’s why I always toast my bread before adding butter and all the other ingredients.

Once that’s done, though, this is a simple sandwich with a fresh, garden veggie taste that you’ll love.

Cottage Cheese Parfaits

You wouldn’t think a cottage cheese parfait would work. Cottage cheese doesn’t have the same sweet smoothness as yogurt, after all.

Somehow, though, it does work.

Once you mix in the granola, you won’t notice the lumpiness of the cottage cheese, and all the sweetness from the berries helps offset its mildness.

It’s delicious, and it isn’t that high in calories, carbs, or fat.

Mexican Cottage Cheese Dip

This insanely good Mexican cottage cheese dip is kind of like a seven-layer dip if you were to throw all seven layers in a blender and turn it on high.

It has everything you could want from a tasty South-of-the-Border dip: corn, black beans, guacamole, tomatoes, onions, jalapenos, Sriracha, and of course, cottage cheese.

It tastes great when paired with veggies, chips, or even pita bread.

Stuffed Shells

I love stuffed shells. I love just about anything gooey, cheesy, and full of tomato or marinara sauce.

However, that said, these stuffed shells are some of the absolute best I’ve ever had.

Not only do they have whipped cottage cheese in the filling, but they have mozzarella and parmesan, too!

I honestly don’t know which is better – the smell or the taste.

Tomatoes and Cottage Cheese

These look a little like stuffed peppers, but they’re not.

For one thing, you’ll use tomatoes as a base, and for another, you’ll stuff them with cottage cheese, Worcestershire, and Tabasco sauce.

They’re cool, refreshing treats with just a hint of spice to them. They make great appetizers or 5-minute finger foods.

Cottage Cheese Salad with Za’atar

This salad is too pretty to eat but too tasty not to, so you’ll have to overlook the pretty colors and dive right in with a fork.

It’s ready in 20 minutes, and because it’s full of different veggies and fruits – cucumbers, tomatoes, onions, olives, etc. – it’s relatively healthy, too.

Apple and Cottage Cheese Muffins

These muffins are a quick and tasty treat if you’re looking for an on-the-go snack.

They’re soft and tender on the inside, but they have a wonderfully flaky oat topping.

Because they’re packed with apples, cinnamon, brown sugar, and vanilla, they’re perfect for fall.

Plus, they smell great while they’re cooking.

Savory Cottage Cheese Muffins

These savory, gluten-free, and vegetarian-friendly muffins will almost put you in mind of a delicious quiche.

The texture isn’t quite the same, but the bread, broccoli, and cheese flavor is very quiche-like.

These are freezer-friendly, so you can make extra and save them for later.

They work well as healthy, mid-day snacks, but I prefer to heat them up and eat them as hot, on-the-go breakfast items.

Honey Walnut Raspberry Cottage Cheese Bowl

I knew I wanted to make this recipe the moment I read the words “honey,” “walnut,” and “raspberry.”

It was a flavor combination I’d never considered, and I immediately knew it was going to be scrumptious. Spoiler alert: It was.

I’d like to say the cottage cheese made a massive difference in my love of this bowl.

Honestly, I would’ve eaten it just as quickly if there hadn’t been any cottage cheese.

However, the cottage cheese doesn’t detract from the overall flavor, and it adds protein and plenty of vitamins and minerals, so you might as well add it.

Strawberry Cottage Cheese Smoothie

This simple, five-ingredient smoothie is another great option if you frequently take your meals on the go.

All you’ll need to make it is milk, frozen strawberries, cottage cheese, honey, and vanilla extract.

Throw them all in a blender and blend until everything is smooth. It takes about 5 minutes and yields enough for two smoothies.

Believe it or not, it really does taste like a strawberry milkshake. It’s not a bad way to start the day.

Cheesy Baked Spinach Casserole

They may call this a “casserole,” but it’s pretty much the most amazing spinach dip you’ll ever taste. It’s so cheesy, garlic-y, and ooey-gooey.

It really is supposed to be a casserole, but I can’t help myself.

Whenever I make it, I always plop some in a bowl and dip it with chips. It’s soooo good.

Baked Rotini

Rotini is another one of those delicious Italian dishes that I just can’t seem to get enough of, and this five-ingredient baked rotini recipe is one of my favorites, primarily because it’s so simple.

It takes less than an hour to cook and has plenty of cheese and spaghetti sauce. It’s hard to beat that.

Cottage Cheese Tuna Salad

This is tuna salad with a southwestern flair. It takes about 15 minutes to whip up and doesn’t require any cooking at all.

You can serve it as a dip or in sandwiches or wraps.

Protein Waffles

Everyone loves waffles, but not everyone loves the high-carb/low-protein content that comes with them.

Making waffles with cottage cheese is the solution to that problem.

Using cottage cheese and oats instead of waffle mix ramps the protein up to 20 grams per serving! That’s a lot of protein.

The net carbs are still a little high, but they’re not as high as in most “regular” waffles.

Whipped Cottage Cheese with Almond Butter and Banana

Yes, this recipe is for another one of those “whip it up in 5 minutes with no actual cooking” dishes.

I can’t help it. Sometimes, you just need to do things the easy way.

Cottage cheese makes that so simple. Simply whip the cottage cheese until it’s smooth and creamy.

Then top it with bananas, almond butter, and anything else you want to add.

Cottage Cheese Ice Cream

Cottage cheese even simplifies ice cream!

With only two ingredients – cottage cheese and frozen berries – you can make sweet, delicious ice cream in about 5 minutes.

Use your favorite berries, or mix and match.

Chocolate Mousse

This chocolate mousse is almost as simple as cottage cheese ice cream.

All you’ll need is Stevia, cottage cheese, cacao powder, and two tablespoons of almond butter.

Mix them all in a blender, then stick the mixture in the fridge for about half an hour to chill. It’s a tasty, high-protein dessert with a relatively low calorie count.

It tastes extra yummy with chocolate chips, nuts, shredded coconut, or a few banana slices.

Strawberry Cereal Parfait

Although I already have one parfait on the list, I couldn’t wrap it up without adding this one, as well. It’s just too tasty to ignore.

Plus, this parfait has a lot going on for such a small serving – strawberries, yogurt, cottage cheese, honey, peanuts, whole wheat cereal, lemon juice, and vanilla extract.

That’s a whole lot of flavor to pack into a single sweet treat.

Whipped Cottage Cheese Dessert Cups

This low-carb dessert takes only 5 minutes to make, and you can make it as sweet as you like by adjusting your sweetener.

Adding a tiny bit of honey doesn’t hurt the taste either.

Cottage and Cream Cheese Filled Crepes

A fluffy filling of cream cheese and cottage cheese combined with a delicately thin, flaky crust?

What’s not to love? These crepes are incredible.

They’re sweet enough to serve for dessert, but I love them as part of a lazy Saturday morning breakfast or brunch.

Whenever you decide to eat them, you’ll never want to use another recipe for crepes.

Cottage Cheese Cheesecake

The words “healthy” and “cheesecake” don’t often find themselves together in the same sentence.

That’s what makes this cottage cheese cheesecake so special.

It takes about an hour to cook but only 20 minutes to prepare, and even though it’s healthy – and it is – it’s also delicious.

The blackcurrant jam is an excellent topping, too. It’s not one you often find on cheesecakes, and that makes it even better.

Utensils

kitchen scales
teaspoons
tablespoons
round baking dish
bowl
blender or food processor
spatula
cutting board
knife

eggs – 2 pcs.

brown sugar – 1 cup

oil – 1/2 cup

oat flour – 1 and 1/2 cups

wheat flour – 1/2 cup

cocoa powder – 1/2 cup

salt – a pinch

dark chocolate – 3.2 oz (90 g)

The banana cake tastes best when it is well chilled.

Cooking Time

150g butter, plus for greasing
200g sugar
1 tsp vanilla sugar
4 eggs
250g cottage cheese
300g flour
1 tsp baking powder
1-2 bananas

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Turn on the oven to heat up to 360°F (180°C) with a fan.

Mash the bananas in a bowl. Then add the sugar, cottage cheese, eggs, oil and mix with the mixer.

In another bowl, mix all the dry ingredients without the dark chocolate. Then gradually add them to the egg mixture while mixing with the mixer.

Break the chocolate into small pieces and add it to the mixture.

Put the mixture in a greased mold covered with baking paper. You can add more chocolate chips or some fruit on top of the juicy brownie. I garnished it with some raspberries and it turned out very tasty.

Bake the banana brownie for 30-35 minutes and after you take it out, leave it to cool for 20 minutes.

The Brownie with Banana and Cottage Cheese turns out so much juicier than the regular recipe, that you can’t even taste the cottage cheese.