Preparation Steps

• Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
• In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
• In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Mix in vanilla extract.
• Add the eggs one at a time, beating well with each addition.
• Mix in the mashed bananas and cottage cheese until combined.
• Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
• Fold in the chopped walnuts if using.
• Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
• Bake in the preheated oven for 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
• Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.