Description
A refreshing Protein Cottage Cheese Lemon Loaf that combines tangy lemon flavors with the creaminess of cottage cheese for a nutritious treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1/4 cup coconut oil (melted)
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- Zest of 2 lemons
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prep a 9×5-inch loaf pan with coconut oil or parchment paper.
- Blend the cottage cheese, Greek yogurt, honey (or maple syrup), and melted coconut oil in a large mixing bowl until smooth.
- Add the eggs and blend until just combined.
- Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and lemon zest in another bowl.
- Mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, folding gently. Add the lemon juice.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool the loaf in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Slice and enjoy!
Notes
This loaf freezes well; wrap tightly and store in the freezer.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: lemon loaf, cottage cheese, protein, dessert, healthy baking