Description
These Fluffy Banana Cottage Cheese Pancakes are the perfect healthy breakfast! Packed with protein and fiber from oats and cottage cheese, they’re light, fluffy, and full of flavor. Serve them with maple syrup, fresh fruit, or a dollop of yogurt for a delightful morning treat
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup cottage cheese
- 1 large ripe banana
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
- 1/4 cup milk (or dairy-free alternative)
- Butter or oil for cooking
Instructions
- Blend the Ingredients: In a blender, combine rolled oats, cottage cheese, banana, eggs, baking powder, vanilla extract, cinnamon, salt, and milk. Blend until smooth.
- Heat the Skillet: Heat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat and lightly grease it with butter or oil.
- Cook the Pancakes: Pour small amounts of batter onto the skillet to form pancakes. Cook for 2-3 minutes, until bubbles form on the surface.
- Flip and Finish: Flip the pancakes and cook for another 1-2 minutes, until golden brown and cooked through.
- Serve and Enjoy: Serve warm with maple syrup, fresh fruits, or a dollop of yogurt.
Notes
- For dairy-free pancakes, swap out the cottage cheese and milk for plant-based alternatives like almond milk and dairy-free yogurt.
- Add a drizzle of honey for extra sweetness if desired.
- These pancakes freeze well; just store in an airtight container and reheat in the microwave for a quick breakfast!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (about 2 pancakes)
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 180mg