Description
Fluffy Banana Cottage Cheese Pancakes are light, protein-packed, and naturally sweetened with ripe banana. These pancakes are quick to make, nutritious, and perfect for breakfast, brunch, or meal prep.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ripe banana
- 1/2 cup cottage cheese (full-fat or low-fat)
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
- 1/4 cup oat flour or blended rolled oats (optional, for thicker texture)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- Cooking spray or butter, for the pan
- Fresh fruit (berries, banana slices)
- Maple syrup or honey
- Nut butter
- Greek yogurt
- Chopped nuts or seeds
Instructions
- In a bowl, mash the ripe banana until smooth. If using a blender, break it into chunks first.
- Mix in the cottage cheese and eggs until fully combined.
- Stir in baking powder, cinnamon, vanilla, salt, and oat flour (if using). Let rest for 3–5 minutes to thicken.
- Heat a non-stick skillet over medium-low and coat with butter or cooking spray.
- Pour about 2 tablespoons of batter per pancake. Cook 2–3 minutes per side until golden brown and set.
- Top with your favorite fruits, nut butter, or a drizzle of maple syrup.
Notes
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Pan-frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pancake
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 186mg