Protein-Packed Cottage Cheese Zucchini Bread
A delicious, moist zucchini bread packed with protein from cottage cheese and eggs, sweetened naturally with a touch of maple syrup.
Prep
20 min
Cook
55 min
Total
75 min
Makes about
8 servings
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Made by Marie + Lila
Marie created this recipe with Lila and shared it with the perimenopause community.
The feel-good payoff
Why this meal can feel especially good in perimenopause
Think practical wins: steadier energy, comfortable fullness and one less food decision. Your response is personal, so use the prompts below to notice what works for you.
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Fullness that has staying power
This meal is designed to feel substantial, so finishing it can feel like the meal is complete rather than the start of an evening of grazing.
Notice: fullness 2–3 hours later
Steadier energy
Feel fueled, not flattened
A complete meal with protein, carbohydrates and fats is designed to offer more staying power than a quick carb-only fix.
Notice: energy 1–3 hours later
Clearer, simpler choices
Let the recipe do the thinking
Clear steps and a complete plate mean fewer decisions when focus is in short supply—and a more substantial meal once you are done.
Notice: focus + energy later
A steadier afternoon
Give your day a solid food foundation
Being properly fed cannot solve a hard day, but a substantial meal can remove hunger and an energy dip from the list of things you are juggling.
Notice: mood + energy later
Setup
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Prep
20 min
Cook
55 min
Total
75 min
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Equipment
Oven · Blender · Whisk · Mixing bowl · Knife and cutting board
Time saver
Prep the vegetables and measure pantry ingredients earlier in the day to shorten cook time.
Do these three things first
- 1Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8.5x4.5 inch (21.5x11.5cm) loaf…
- 2Set out all ingredients before cooking
- 3Measure the pantry ingredients before heating the pan
Ingredients
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Instructions
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Next: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and…
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Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and…
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8.5x4.5 inch (21.5x11.5cm) loaf pan with parchment paper.
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Combine the cottage cheese
In a blender, combine the cottage cheese, eggs, maple syrup, and vanilla extract. Blend until completely smooth and creamy.
Look for: completely smooth and creamy
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Whisk together the oat flour
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the oat flour, baking powder, ground cinnamon, and salt.
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Grate the zucchini and squeeze out all…
Grate the zucchini and squeeze out all excess moisture using a clean kitchen towel or paper towel. (This is essential to prevent the bread from becoming too wet.).
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Pour the blended wet ingredients into the…
Pour the blended wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Stir gently until just combined.
Look for: just combined
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Fold the squeezed
Fold the squeezed, grated zucchini into the batter.
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Pour the batter into the prepared loaf…
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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Bake for 45 to 50 minutes
Bake for 45 to 50 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Look for: the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean
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Let the loaf cool in the pan…
Let the loaf cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Allow: 10 minutes
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