Cottage Cheese Banana Oatmeal Protein Pancakes
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4.8
Cottage Cheese Banana Oatmeal Protein Pancakes
Description
The mix of rolled oats, banana, cottage cheese, and egg creates a batter that cooks into pancakes with a soft, slightly hearty texture. Baking powder provides rise, and cinnamon adds a warm note. Cooking gently on a nonstick skillet preserves the pancakes' tenderness and allows golden edges to form. The optional additions such as chocolate chips or berries can be incorporated before flipping for a touch of sweetness or tartness.
This recipe makes three to four pancakes, which serve as a good single or small group breakfast. They can be enjoyed plain or with peanut butter or fruit toppings for added taste and nutrition.
Use fresh bananas and good-quality cottage cheese for best flavor. Wiping the skillet clean between batches ensures even cooking and prevents burning.
Ingredients
- ½ cup old-fashioned rolled oats gluten free if desired
- ½ banana medium
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 egg
- ¼ cup cottage cheese low fat
- fresh berry optional add-ins/toppings
- chocolate chip
- peanut butter
Instructions
- Place all ingredients in a blender and blend until completely smooth, about 30 seconds.
- Lightly coat a large nonstick skillet or griddle nonstick cooking spray and heat over medium low heat. Drop batter by 1/4 cup onto skillet. Add desired toppings such as chocolate chips or blueberries.
- Cook until bubbles appear on top. Flip cakes and cook until golden brown on underside.
- Wipe skillet clean and repeat with more cooking spray and remaining batter. Makes 3-4 pancakes
Notes
- Customize your pancakes by adding chocolate chips or fresh berries directly on the batter before flipping.
- Wipe the skillet clean between each batch and reapply cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- This recipe makes 3 to 4 pancakes, suitable for a small breakfast portion.
- Use low-fat or regular cottage cheese based on preference.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 1serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 358 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 4pancakes | |
| Calories | 358cal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 52g | 17% |
| Protein | 19.9g | 40% |
| Fat | 8.2g | 13% |
| Saturated Fat | 2.3g | 12% |
| Fiber | 7.3g | 29% |
| Sugar | 9.7g | 19% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.8
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