Step 1

Heat the oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 9x5-inch loaf pan generously with non-stick cooking spray.

Step 2

In a large bowl, mix the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt with wire whisk until well blended.

Step 3

In a blender container, combine the cottage cheese, butter, eggs and sugar. Cover; blend on high speed 1 minute to 1 minute 30 seconds or until smooth and creamy. Stop the machine. Add the bananas and vanilla. Cover; blend 30 to 45 seconds or until smooth.

Step 4

Pour the banana mixture into the dry ingredients. With a rubber scraper, fold the ingredients together just until the dry ingredients are all moistened. Spread in the pan.

Step 5

Bake for 50 to 55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. If the top is browning too quickly, cover loosely with small piece of foil for the last 10 minutes of baking.

Step 6

Cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Run a knife around the edge of the pan to loosen the loaf. Turn onto cooling rack. Cool completely (about 1 hour) before slicing and serving.