Description
These Cottage Cheese Banana Oatmeal Protein Pancakes are a nutritious and delicious breakfast option packed with protein and fiber. Made with simple ingredients like rolled oats, banana, and low-fat cottage cheese, they deliver a fluffy texture and subtle sweetness. Perfect for a healthy morning boost, they can be customized with your favorite toppings such as fresh berries, chocolate chips, or peanut butter.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- ½ cup old-fashioned rolled oats (gluten free if desired)
- ½ medium banana
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 egg
- ¼ cup low fat cottage cheese
Optional Add-ins/Toppings
- Fresh berries
- Chocolate chips
- Peanut butter
Instructions
- Blend Ingredients: Place all the main ingredients—rolled oats, banana, vanilla extract, baking powder, cinnamon, egg, and cottage cheese—into a blender. Blend until the mixture is completely smooth, which takes about 30 seconds, ensuring a uniform batter consistency.
- Prepare Skillet: Lightly coat a large nonstick skillet or griddle with nonstick cooking spray. Heat it over medium-low heat to prevent burning and allow even cooking of the pancakes.
- Cook Pancakes: Drop the batter onto the skillet by ¼ cup portions. If desired, sprinkle toppings such as chocolate chips or blueberries onto each pancake while the batter is still wet. Cook until bubbles form on the top surface of the pancakes, indicating readiness to flip.
- Flip and Finish Cooking: Carefully flip the pancakes using a spatula. Cook until the underside is golden brown, ensuring the pancakes are cooked through and have a nice crust without burning.
- Repeat: Wipe the skillet clean if necessary, re-coat with cooking spray, and repeat the cooking process with the remaining batter. This recipe produces 3-4 pancakes.
Notes
- The pancakes can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated in a toaster or microwave.
- Customize your pancakes by adding nuts, seeds, or different fruits into the batter or as toppings.
- For a dairy-free version, substitute cottage cheese with plant-based yogurt.
- Make sure to cook on medium-low heat to avoid burning while ensuring the pancakes cook through.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
