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Double Lemon Cottage Cheese Loaf

Bright & Irresistible Double Lemon Cottage Cheese Loaf (High-Protein & Extra Zesty!)


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  • Author: Gianna Poulef
  • Total Time: 1 hour
  • Yield: 10 slices 1x

Description

Soft and zesty Double Lemon Cottage Cheese Loaf packed with protein, bright citrus flavor, and a moist tender crumb. Lightly sweet, refreshing, and perfect for breakfast or snacking.


Ingredients

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2 cups cottage cheese

1 cup almond flour

3 large eggs

1/4 cup fresh lemon juice

2 tablespoons lemon zest

1/4 cup honey

1 teaspoon baking powder

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Optional lemon glaze:

1/2 cup powdered sweetener or powdered sugar

1–2 tablespoons lemon juice

Extra lemon zest


Instructions

1.

2. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C)

3. Grease or line a loaf pan with parchment paper

4. Blend cottage cheese until smooth if preferred

5. In a large bowl whisk cottage cheese, eggs, lemon juice, lemon zest, honey, and vanilla extract

6. Add almond flour and baking powder and stir until combined

7. Pour batter into prepared loaf pan and smooth top

8. Bake for 40–45 minutes until golden and center is set

9. Allow loaf to cool completely before slicing

10.

11. Optional glaze:

12. Mix powdered sweetener with lemon juice until smooth

13. Drizzle over cooled loaf and top with extra lemon zest

14.

Notes

 

Use fresh lemons for brightest flavor

Do not overbake to keep loaf moist

Store refrigerated up to 5 days

Loaf tastes even better chilled

 

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 40–45 minutes
  • Category: Breakfast / Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Healthy / American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 180
  • Sugar: 7g
  • Sodium: 220mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 10g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 11g
  • Cholesterol: 65mg