[{“@type”:”HowToStep”,”name”:”Preheat the oven and prepare the pan”,”text”:”Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a 9×5-inch loaf pan.”},{“@type”:”HowToStep”,”name”:”Mash bananas”,”text”:”Mash the ripe bananas in a large bowl until smooth.”},{“@type”:”HowToStep”,”name”:”Mix wet ingredients”,”text”:”Blend cottage cheese until creamy, then add to the bananas along with eggs, maple syrup or honey, and vanilla extract. Mix well.”},{“@type”:”HowToStep”,”name”:”Add dry ingredients”,”text”:”Stir in oat or whole wheat flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt. Mix until just combined.”},{“@type”:”HowToStep”,”name”:”Fold in add-ins”,”text”:”Fold in any optional add-ins like nuts, chocolate chips, or seeds.”},{“@type”:”HowToStep”,”name”:”Pour and tap batter”,”text”:”Pour batter into prepared pan and spread evenly. Tap to remove air bubbles.”},{“@type”:”HowToStep”,”name”:”Bake the loaf”,”text”:”Bake for 50–60 minutes. Check at 50 minutes with a toothpick—should come out clean or with moist crumbs.”},{“@type”:”HowToStep”,”name”:”Tent with foil if needed”,”text”:”If browning too fast, tent with foil at the 40-minute mark.”},{“@type”:”HowToStep”,”name”:”Cool completely”,”text”:”Let cool in pan for 10–15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.”}]