The banana is rightfully considered one of the most ancient crops—the first mentions of it date back to the 6th century BC. For a long time, people ate only the plant's carbohydrate-rich rhizomes, which they used to make flour and bake bread. Humans discovered the fruit a little later, and it was then that the triumphant march of the "yellow crescent of the tropics" began across countries and continents.

The "banana boom" in our country occurred in the mid-20th century. Since then, this fruit has been a frequent guest on our tables, and for good reason. Along with their exotic flavor, bananas possess a wealth of beneficial properties. They contain a whole host of vitamins and minerals essential for our bodies.

Thanks to its high content of vitamin B6, which helps produce the "joy hormone" serotonin, psychologists have dubbed bananas the safest antidepressant. Want to stay in a great mood all day? Eat a banana for breakfast, and you're guaranteed to get a boost of energy! Or you can even go a step further and make something delicious with this fruit. For example, cottage cheese dessert with banana is a tasty and light dish that is perfect for breakfast. In this article, we've compiled the best recipes with photos, allowing you to prepare a delicious banana and cottage cheese dessert in minutes.

Delicate dessert made from cottage cheese and bananas

This dessert is a real find for those who love delicious food without sacrificing their figure, as it's low in calories but packed with nutrition.

Ingredients:

  • Low-fat cottage cheese – 500 g
  • Kefir (or other fermented milk drink) – 1 tbsp.
  • Milk – 1 tbsp.
  • Granulated sugar – 6 tsp.
  • Cocoa powder – 2 tbsp. l.
  • Gelatin – 20 g (2 tbsp.)
  • Bananas – 2 pcs.
  • Coconut flakes – for decoration

Cottage cheese and banana dessert photo

Recipe:

  1. Place the gelatin in a small saucepan and pour in cold milk. Let it sit for 40 minutes.
  2. Then place the saucepan over low heat. Bring the contents to a simmer, but do not boil.
  3. Mix cottage cheese with kefir or another fermented milk product. You can, for example, use fruit yogurt; either way, it will be delicious.
  4. Pour the slightly cooled gelatin into the curd mixture and mix thoroughly. Divide the mixture into two equal parts, adding cocoa powder to one of them.
  5. Add 2 teaspoons of granulated sugar to the white mixture, pour the remaining sugar into the mixture with cocoa powder.
  6. Pour the white mixture into the bottom of a springform pan and place in the refrigerator to set for 40 minutes.
  7. When the mixture thickens, place the fruit cut into rings or long strips on top.
  8. Pour the chocolate mixture over everything and refrigerate for another 2 hours. Sprinkle the finished banana-curd dessert with coconut flakes and garnish with fruit.

Banana and pineapple soufflé

This delicate dessert will appeal to everyone in your family, including the littlest gourmets.

Ingredients:

  • Cottage cheese (preferably homemade) – 1 tbsp.
  • Gelatin (granulated) – 1 tbsp.
  • Canned pineapples – 600 g
  • Eggs (whites) – 2 pcs.
  • Bananas – 4 pcs.

Cottage cheese and banana soufflé dessert photo

Recipe:

  1. Soak the gelatin in 100 ml of cold water and let it swell for 20 minutes. Then place it over low heat and bring to a simmer, but do not boil. Cool the mixture slightly.
  2. Peel the bananas, slice them into rounds, and place them in a blender. Add the cottage cheese and pineapple (reserve 6 rings for garnish).
  3. Pour the gelatin into a blender in a thin stream and blend all ingredients until smooth. Beat the egg whites until stiff and add to the curd-fruit puree.
  4. Line small molds (coffee cups can be used) with foil, leaving long ends at the edges.
  5. Fill the molds with the curd mixture and top with pineapple rings. Cover the dessert tightly with the ends of the foil and refrigerate for at least 2.5 hours.
  6. Remove the finished soufflé from the molds, place on portioned plates and serve immediately.

Cottage cheese casserole with banana

Even a small piece of this delicious dessert will saturate your body with vitamins and give you a good mood for the whole day.

Ingredients:

  • Bananas – 2-3 pcs.
  • Egg – 1 pc.
  • Cottage cheese (preferably homemade) – 1 tbsp.
  • Vanillin - a pinch
  • Honey – 3 tbsp.
  • Walnuts – for decoration

Banana and cottage cheese dessert photo

Recipe:

  1. In a deep bowl, mix the cottage cheese, egg, honey, and vanilla. Peel the bananas and cut into rings.
  2. Grease a baking sheet generously with butter. Place the fruit rings tightly on top, then spread the curd mixture on top.
  3. Bake for 10 minutes at 180 OC. Then take it out for a couple of minutes, sprinkle with chopped walnuts and put it back in the oven for 15-20 minutes.


Cottage cheese and banana dessert is a delicious and healthy dish that you should definitely try. Our photo recipes make it a breeze! Incidentally, bananas are the only exotic fruit that's safe for babies under one year old. So, if you have a little foodie in your home, be sure to make this dessert for them. We're sure this cottage cheese and banana treat will be a hit with your family!