Bananas Foster Style Cottage Cheese
Transform your breakfast or snack routine with this indulgently delicious Bananas Foster Style Cottage Cheese recipe—a quick, 10-minute twist on a classic dessert. Creamy cottage cheese serves as a protein-packed base for warm, caramelized bananas coated in a luscious butter and brown sugar sauce, infused with a hint of cinnamon and vanilla. Topped with optional crunchy pecans and a drizzle of honey or maple syrup, this recipe strikes the perfect balance between decadent and wholesome. Whether you're looking for a nutritious breakfast, a satisfying post-workout treat, or a unique way to enjoy cottage cheese, this dish is sure to delight. Perfect for busy mornings or whenever you're craving comfort with a healthy twist!
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Ingredients
- 1 large banana
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 0.25 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped pecans (optional)
- 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup (optional)
Directions
Step 1
Peel and slice the banana into 1/4-inch thick rounds. Set aside.
Step 2
In a small skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
Step 3
Once the butter is melted, add the brown sugar and stir until it dissolves, forming a syrupy consistency.
Step 4
Add the banana slices to the skillet, ensuring they are coated in the butter-sugar mixture. Cook for 1-2 minutes on each side until the bananas are golden and caramelized.
Step 5
Sprinkle the ground cinnamon over the bananas and stir in the vanilla extract. Cook for an additional 30 seconds, then remove the skillet from heat.
Step 6
Spoon the cottage cheese into a serving bowl or plate.
Step 7
Top the cottage cheese with the warm caramelized bananas and drizzle the remaining sauce from the skillet over the top.
Step 8
For added texture and flavor, sprinkle with chopped pecans and drizzle with honey or maple syrup, if desired.
Step 9
Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (422.8g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 589.1 |
| Total Fat 27.5g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 9.7g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.6g | |
| Cholesterol 54.5mg | 0% |
| Sodium 566.1mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 68.3g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 4.2g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 55.2g | |
| Protein 18.4g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 11.8IU | 0% |
| Calcium 144.8mg | 0% |
| Iron 0.6mg | 0% |
| Potassium 661.9mg | 0% |
Source of Calories