Fluffy Banana Cottage Cheese Pancakes
These Fluffy Banana Cottage Cheese Pancakes are a healthy, protein-packed twist on classic pancakes. With the natural sweetness of ripe banana and the creaminess of cottage cheese, these pancakes are light, fluffy, and incredibly satisfying. Serve them with your favorite toppings for a nutritious breakfast or snack!
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Makes 2 servings (about 4 pancakes) 1x
- Category: breakfast
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup rolled oats
- ½ cup cottage cheese
- 1 large ripe banana
- 2 eggs
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
- ¼ cup milk (or dairy-free alternative)
- Butter or oil for cooking
Instructions
- Make the Batter: In a blender, combine rolled oats, cottage cheese, banana, eggs, baking powder, vanilla extract, cinnamon, salt, and milk. Blend until smooth.
- Cook the Pancakes: Heat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat and lightly grease with butter or oil.
- Pour small amounts of batter onto the skillet to form pancakes. Cook for 2-3 minutes until bubbles form on the surface.
- Flip and cook for another 1-2 minutes, until golden brown and cooked through.
- Serve: Serve warm with maple syrup, fresh fruits, or a dollop of yogurt.
Notes
- You can add mix-ins like chocolate chips, nuts, or berries to the batter before cooking.
- For a dairy-free option, substitute cottage cheese with dairy-free alternatives like vegan cottage cheese or silken tofu.
- These pancakes can be made ahead and stored in the fridge for a few days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 pancakes
- Calories: 180kcal
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
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