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Ricotta Banana-Berry Bread

This delicious banana bread is made with ricotta giving it a beautiful texture and flavor.
Course Breakfast, Snack
Servings 10 servings
Author Rosanne Rust MS RDN, www.rustnutrition.com

Ingredients

  • 4 very ripe bananas
  • 1 Large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 2/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup low fat ricotta cheese
  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup fresh washed blueberries

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 350F. Spray a 9x5 loaf pan (or 3 mini loaf pans) with cooking spray. Line with parchment paper for easy release.
  • Mash the bananas in a large bowl.
  • Whisk the egg, vanilla and oil into the bananas.
  • Add the sugar and ricotta and mix well for 1 to 2 minutes.
  • In a separate bowl, measure the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Blend dry ingredients together
  • Add dry ingredients to the banana mixture and fold in until just combined. Don’t overmix.
  • Fold in the blueberries (the mixture will be fairly thick).
  • Spoon mixture into prepared pan and place on center rack in preheated oven. Bake for 50-60 minutes (until toothpick comes out clean).

Notes

Makes one large loaf or 3 mini loaves. If making mini loaves, bake for 35-40 minutes.