7 Bright & Powerful High-Protein Lemon Loaf with Cottage Cheese (So Good You’ll Eat It Often!)

“This is the kind of cake I’d actually eat often,” my friend said after one bite—and honestly, that might be the best compliment a baker can get
This High-Protein Lemon Loaf with Cottage Cheese is moist, tender, and bursting with fresh lemon flavor, but it’s also nourishing enough for breakfast or a wholesome snack.

Thanks to blended cottage cheese, this loaf is naturally higher in protein, lower in sugar than traditional lemon cakes, and unbelievably soft. It’s the kind of recipe that feels indulgent but fits beautifully into real, everyday life—the kind my nonna would’ve approved of with a knowing smile.

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Overview of High-Protein Lemon Cottage Cheese Loaf

What This Recipe Is

A soft lemon loaf cake made with blended cottage cheese for extra protein and moisture, finished with a light lemon glaze.

Why You’ll Love It

• High-protein & satisfying
• Moist and tender (never dry!)
• Bright, fresh lemon flavor
• Perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert
• Kid-approved and freezer-friendly

What It Tastes Like

Lightly sweet, fresh, and citrusy with a creamy crumb—think classic lemon loaf, but softer and more nourishing.

When to Enjoy It

• Breakfast with coffee
• Afternoon snack
• Light dessert
• Meal-prep baking

Full Ingredient List (Complete & Detailed)

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Lemon Cottage Cheese Loaf

• 1 cup (225 g) cottage cheese, blended smooth
• 3 large eggs, room temperature
• ½ cup granulated sugar (or monk fruit/allulose blend)
• ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled (or light olive oil)
• ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon lemon zest
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1¾ cups all-purpose flour (or white whole wheat)
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• ¼ teaspoon salt

Light Lemon Glaze (Optional but Lovely)

• ½ cup powdered sugar (or powdered sugar-free sweetener)
• 1–2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

Tools You’ll Need

• Blender or food processor
• Mixing bowls
• Whisk
• Loaf pan (8×4 or 9×5)
• Parchment paper

Substitutions & Additions

• Swap sugar for honey or maple syrup
• Use almond flour (1½ cups) for gluten-free
• Add poppy seeds for texture
• Skip glaze for a breakfast-style loaf

How to Make High-Protein Lemon Loaf

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Step 1: Prep

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line loaf pan with parchment.

Step 2: Blend

Blend cottage cheese until completely smooth—this is key for a tender crumb.

Step 3: Mix Wet Ingredients

Whisk eggs, sugar, butter, lemon juice, zest, and vanilla. Stir in blended cottage cheese.

Step 4: Add Dry Ingredients

Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt separately. Gently fold into wet mixture.

Step 5: Bake

Pour batter into pan. Bake 45–55 minutes, until a toothpick comes out mostly clean.

Step 6: Glaze

Cool completely. Whisk glaze ingredients and drizzle over loaf.

What to Serve with Lemon Loaf

• Greek yogurt & berries
• Coffee or espresso
• Herbal tea
• Fresh fruit

Tips for a Perfect Loaf

• Blend cottage cheese fully smooth
• Don’t overmix once flour is added
• Tent loosely if browning early
• Flavor improves overnight

Storage Instructions

• Room temperature: 1 day
• Refrigerator: Up to 5 days
• Freezer: Slice and freeze up to 2 months

General Information

Cottage cheese has long been used in European baking to add moisture and protein without heaviness. In lemon cakes, it balances acidity beautifully and keeps the crumb soft for days.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does it taste like cottage cheese?
Not at all—just lemony and tender.

Can I make it sugar-free?
Yes, use monk fruit or allulose.

Is it good for breakfast?
Absolutely—it’s filling and not overly sweet.

Conclusion

This High-Protein Lemon Cottage Cheese Loaf is one of those rare recipes that checks every box: comforting, bright, nourishing, and genuinely crave-worthy. The kind of cake you don’t save just for special occasions—you make it because Tuesday deserves something good too.

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Nutritional Information (Approx. per slice)

Calories	Protein	Fat	Carbs
~195 kcal	8 g	7 g	26 g

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