Description
These Fluffy Banana Cottage Cheese Pancakes are light, fluffy, and packed with protein. The sweet banana flavor pairs perfectly with the richness of cottage cheese, making these pancakes a healthy and delicious breakfast option.
Ingredients
- 1 ripe banana, mashed
- 1 cup cottage cheese (low-fat or full-fat)
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup oat flour (or all-purpose flour)
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup (optional, for extra sweetness)
- Butter or oil for cooking (for greasing the pan)
Instructions
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Prepare the Batter:
In a large bowl, mash the ripe banana with a fork until smooth. Add the cottage cheese, eggs, and vanilla extract, and mix until combined. -
Add Dry Ingredients:
Add the oat flour (or all-purpose flour), baking powder, and salt to the wet mixture. Stir until just combined. If you prefer sweeter pancakes, add honey or maple syrup at this stage. -
Heat the Pan:
Heat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat. Lightly grease with butter or oil. -
Cook the Pancakes:
Pour about ¼ cup of the pancake batter onto the skillet for each pancake. Cook for 2-3 minutes on one side, until small bubbles form on the surface, then flip and cook for another 1-2 minutes until golden brown and cooked through. -
Serve and Enjoy:
Serve the pancakes warm with your favorite toppings, such as fresh fruit, maple syrup, or a dollop of Greek yogurt.
Notes
- These pancakes are naturally sweetened by the banana, but you can add more sweetness with honey or syrup if you like.
- For a dairy-free version, you can use dairy-free cottage cheese and a non-dairy milk substitute.
- You can also add chocolate chips or nuts for extra flavor and texture.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5-6 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Griddle or Pan-Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pancake
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 70mg