Description
Delightful banana cottage cheese pancakes bring weekend breakfast magic to your table. Creamy, protein-packed bites deliver incredible flavor with minimal effort, making weekend mornings a delicious celebration.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup cottage cheese
- 1 large ripe banana
- 2 eggs
- 1/4 cup milk (or dairy-free alternative)
Dry Ingredients:
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
Flavor Enhancers:
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Butter or oil for cooking
Instructions
- Prepare the blending ingredients by gathering rolled oats, cottage cheese, ripe banana, eggs, baking powder, vanilla extract, cinnamon, salt, and milk into a blender.
- Pulse the mixture on high speed for 30-45 seconds until achieving a completely smooth, creamy consistency without any visible oat chunks.
- Warm a non-stick skillet over medium heat (around 350°F), lightly coating the surface with a thin layer of butter or cooking spray.
- Gently ladle small circles of batter onto the heated skillet, allowing approximately 3 inches diameter for each pancake.
- Watch for tiny bubbles emerging across the pancake surface, which signals the first side is cooking – this typically takes 2-3 minutes.
- Carefully flip each pancake using a spatula, cooking the reverse side for an additional 1-2 minutes until achieving a golden-brown color.
- Transfer cooked pancakes to a warmed plate, maintaining their temperature while completing the batch.
- Garnish with pure maple syrup, sliced fresh berries, or a dollop of Greek yogurt for enhanced flavor and presentation.
- Serve immediately while pancakes remain warm and fluffy, enjoying the delightful blend of textures and nutritious ingredients.
Notes
- Swap cottage cheese with Greek yogurt for a tangier flavor profile and extra protein boost.
- Use gluten-free rolled oats to make these pancakes completely gluten-free and suitable for those with wheat sensitivities.
- For a lower-carb version, replace banana with unsweetened applesauce or pumpkin puree to reduce natural sugar content.
- Enhance the pancakes’ nutrition by adding a scoop of protein powder or chia seeds during blending for extra energy and texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 290 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 190 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg