Description
Homemade cottage cheese bread emerges as a delightful culinary adventure, blending rustic charm with simple ingredients. Crusty exterior and tender crumb invite bakers to savor each slice of this wholesome, protein-packed treasure you’ll want to share with friends.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups whole wheat flour
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 2 large eggs
Liquid Ingredients:
- 1 cup almond milk
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
Seasoning and Leavening Agents:
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
- Rolled oats (for topping)
Instructions
- Prepare the oven at 350°F (175°C) and ready a 9×5 inch loaf pan by lining with parchment paper or applying cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- In a large mixing bowl, thoroughly whisk together cottage cheese, almond milk, honey, and eggs until smoothly blended.
- In a separate bowl, combine whole wheat flour, rolled oats, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and optional cinnamon, ensuring even distribution of dry ingredients.
- Gently fold the dry ingredient mixture into the wet ingredients, stirring carefully to maintain a slightly lumpy consistency without overmixing.
- Transfer the batter into the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the surface evenly and sprinkling additional rolled oats on top for a rustic finish.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 45-55 minutes, verifying doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center – it should come out clean when the bread is fully cooked.
- Allow the bread to rest in the pan for 10 minutes, then carefully transfer to a wire rack for complete cooling, which helps maintain its structural integrity.
- Once thoroughly cooled, slice the bread and serve as a versatile, protein-rich option for breakfast, snacking, or sandwich making.
Notes
- Swap out honey for maple syrup or agave nectar to create a vegan-friendly version of this protein-packed bread.
- Experiment with gluten-free flour blends to make this recipe suitable for those with gluten sensitivities.
- Toast slices for extra crispiness and enhanced nutty flavor, perfect for spreading avocado or nut butter.
- Add seeds like chia, flax, or sunflower for additional protein and nutritional boost, creating a more complex texture and flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45-55 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Lunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 4 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg