Description
A fluffy, protein-packed quick bread with a decadent cinnamon swirl and optional creamy glaze.
Ingredients
1.25 cups cottage cheese (blended until smooth)
1 large egg
2 tbsp maple syrup or honey
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 cups oat flour
1 tsp baking powder
0.25 tsp baking soda
1 pinch salt
0.33 cup coconut sugar
2 tbsp melted butter
1.5 tsp cinnamon
0.5 cup powdered sugar (optional glaze)
1 tbsp blended cottage cheese (optional glaze)
Instructions
Step 1: Preheat oven to 350°F and line a 9x5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper.
Step 2: Blend 1.25 cups of cottage cheese until completely smooth.
Step 3: Whisk the blended cottage cheese, egg, maple syrup, and vanilla in a large bowl.
Step 4: Stir in the oat flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until a batter forms.
Step 5: Mix the coconut sugar, cinnamon, and melted butter in a small bowl to create the swirl.
Step 6: Layer half the batter in the pan, top with cinnamon mixture, and add the remaining batter.
Step 7: Swirl with a knife and bake for 40-45 minutes until golden.
Step 8: Cool completely and top with optional glaze made of powdered sugar and cottage cheese.
Notes
Ensure cottage cheese is blended perfectly smooth for the best texture. Can be made gluten-free by using certified gluten-free oat flour.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 215 kcal
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
