Start your day with these protein-rich, fluffy banana cottage cheese pancakes! With cottage cheese and banana blended into the batter, these pancakes are tender, naturally sweet, and packed with nutrients. Perfect for a healthy breakfast!
Ingredients
1 cup rolled oats
1/2 cup cottage cheese
1 large ripe banana
2 large eggs
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
**Pinch of salt
Butter or cooking spray for cooking
Optional Toppings
Fresh berries
Sliced banana
A drizzle of honey or maple syrup
Greek yogurt
Directions
Step 1: Blend the Batter
Add Ingredients to Blender: Place the oats, cottage cheese, banana, eggs, baking powder, vanilla extract, and salt in a blender.
Blend Until Smooth: Blend on high until the batter is smooth and there are no visible lumps. Let the batter sit for 1-2 minutes to thicken.
Step 2: Cook the Pancakes
Preheat Skillet: Heat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat and add a little butter or cooking spray.
Pour Batter: Pour about 1/4 cup of batter onto the skillet for each pancake.
Cook Until Bubbles Form: Cook for 2-3 minutes or until bubbles form on the surface, then flip and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until golden brown.
Step 3: Serve and Enjoy
Serve Hot: Stack pancakes on a plate and add your favorite toppings.
Nutritional Information
Calories: Approximately 90 calories per pancake
Servings: Makes about 8 pancakes
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
