Description
Cottage Cheese Banana Oatmeal Protein Pancakes are power-packed, fluffy pancakes made with wholesome ingredients. Perfect for a protein-rich breakfast or a hearty snack, these easy-to-make pancakes blend creamy cottage cheese, ripe banana, oats, and eggs for a naturally sweet and satisfying stack. Enjoy them fresh off the griddle, and fuel your day with just the right boost!
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 ripe banana, mashed
- 1 cup cottage cheese (low-fat or full-fat)
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
For Cooking
- Cooking spray or 1 teaspoon cooking oil
To Serve (Optional)
- Fresh berries
- Maple syrup or honey
- Nut butter
Instructions
- Make the Batter: In a blender, combine the mashed banana, cottage cheese, eggs, rolled oats, baking powder, cinnamon, salt, and vanilla extract. Blend until smooth, about 30โ45 seconds. The batter will be thick but pourable; if it seems too thick, add 1-2 tablespoons of milk or water and blend briefly.
- Preheat Pan: Heat a nonstick skillet or griddle over medium heat. Lightly grease with cooking spray or oil.
- Cook Pancakes: Pour 1/4 cup of batter onto the skillet for each pancake. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes, until bubbles form on the surface and edges look set. Flip and cook another 2โ3 minutes, or until golden and cooked through. Repeat with remaining batter, greasing skillet as needed.
- Serve: Stack pancakes on plates. Top with fresh berries, a drizzle of maple syrup, nut butter, or your favorite toppings. Enjoy warm!
Notes
- For extra protein, add 1 scoop of vanilla or unflavored protein powder to the batter.
- These pancakes freeze well; let cool completely, then freeze with parchment between layers.
- If using quick oats, use the same quantity; they help the batter blend even smoother.
- Sweeten to tasteโripe bananas add plenty of sweetness, but you can add a touch of honey if needed.
- Dairy-free? Try using non-dairy cottage cheese substitutes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 pancakes
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 19g
- Cholesterol: 165mg