High Protein Cottage Cheese Zucchini Bread
An incredibly moist, blood-sugar-friendly zucchini bread naturally boosted with cottage cheese and eggs rather than protein powders. Made with wholesome oat flour and lightly sweetened, it makes the perfect grab-and-go perimenopause breakfast or snack.
Prep
20 min
Cook
45 min
Total
65 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.
Perimenopause symptoms and relief · Office on Women’s HealthComfortably satisfied
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
45 min
Total
65 min
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Equipment
Oven · Blender · Whisk · Mixing bowl
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).
- 2Set out all ingredients before cooking
- 3Measure the pantry ingredients before heating the pan
Ingredients
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Ingredients
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Instructions
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Next: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C)
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Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C)
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease or line an 8x4 inch (20x10cm) loaf pan with parchment paper.
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Wrap the grated zucchini in a clean…
Wrap the grated zucchini in a clean kitchen towel and squeeze out as much moisture as possible. Set aside.
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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 bowl, whisk together the oat flour, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
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Pour the blended wet mixture into the…
Pour the blended wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined. Fold in the squeezed zucchini.
Look for: just combined
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Pour the batter into the prepared loaf…
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top. Bake for 45 to 50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Look for: a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean
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Allow the loaf to cool in the…
Allow the loaf to 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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