Avocado Cottage Cheese Bread
A deliciously moist and nutritious bread made with ripe avocados and protein-packed cottage cheese, perfect for breakfast, brunch, or as a snack.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 2 large ripe avocados Choose ripe avocados for a creamy texture.
- 2 large eggs
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour Can substitute with whole wheat or gluten-free flour.
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 cup olive oil
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup For sweetness.
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice For flavor enhancement.
- 0.5 cup chopped fresh herbs (such as chives or parsley)
Optional Ingredients
- to taste additional toppings like seeds or nuts for garnish
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a loaf pan with cooking spray or oil.
- In a medium bowl, mash the ripe avocados using a fork or potato masher until smooth.
- Add the cottage cheese, eggs, olive oil, honey or maple syrup, and lemon juice to the bowl. Mix well until combined.
- In a separate large bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, and salt. Stir until blended.
- Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients. Fold gently until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Gently fold in the chopped herbs. If desired, you can mix in seeds or nuts at this stage.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, spreading it evenly.
Baking
- Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Cooling
- Remove from the oven and let the bread cool in the pan for about 10 minutes. Then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
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Notes
Store your bread tightly wrapped to keep it fresh. Experiment with different herbs, cheese, or sweet additions to personalize your bread.