Chocolate Banana Protein Squares

Ingredients

• 2 cups cottage cheese
• 2 ripe bananas
• 3 large eggs
• enough whey or collagen to provide 40g protein total from powder (I use 50% and 50% collagen)
• 2 to 3 tbsp melted butter or coconut oil
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp cinnamon – I prefer nutmeg over cinnamon
• 1/2 to 3/4 tsp salt
• 2 to 4 tbsp allergen-free chocolate chips – I use Enjoy Life

Optional:

• 1/4 cup applesauce in place of part of the banana if desired (easier on digestion)

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. Add all ingredients except chocolate chips to a blender.
3. Blend until completely smooth.
4. Stir in chocolate chips.
5. Pour into lined 8×8 pan.
6. Bake 30–35 minutes until center is set.
7. Cool completely before slicing.

Notes

• 2 slices gives a much more meaningful breakfast than 1
• This is the most familiar and crowd-pleasing version