Ingredients
– 1 ½ cups ripe bananas (about 3 medium bananas), mashed
– 1 cup cottage cheese (low-fat or full-fat)
– 2 eggs
– ½ cup honey or maple syrup
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
– 1 ½ cups whole wheat flour
– 1 teaspoon baking powder
– ½ teaspoon baking soda
– 1 teaspoon cinnamon
– ¼ teaspoon salt
– ½ cup chopped walnuts or chocolate chips (optional)
Equipment Needed
– Mixing bowls
– Measuring cups and spoons
– Whisk or fork for mixing
– Muffin tin
– Muffin liners (optional)
– Wooden spoon or spatula
Step-by-Step Instructions
First, preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). This is a crucial step that I never skip because starting with a hot oven ensures that my muffins rise beautifully. In a large mixing bowl, combine the mashed bananas, cottage cheese, eggs, honey or maple syrup, and vanilla extract. I love using a fork to mash my bananas; it creates a nice, chunky texture that adds to the muffins’ heartiness! Mix everything until well incorporated and creamy. Make sure there are no large chunks of cottage cheese left—just a delightful banana mixture! (See the next page below to continue steps…)