Description
If you love soft, pillowy pancakes with a boost of protein, these Fluffy Banana Cottage Cheese Pancakes are a must-try! The combination of mashed banana and cottage cheese creates a naturally sweet, tender texture while keeping them nutritious and satisfying. Whether you enjoy them for breakfast or as a healthy snack, these pancakes are sure to become a favorite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ripe banana (mashed)
- ½ cup cottage cheese
- 2 large eggs
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup oat flour (or whole wheat flour)
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
- A pinch of salt
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup (optional)
- 1 tablespoon butter or oil (for cooking)
Toppings (Optional but Recommended)
- Sliced bananas
- Drizzle of honey or maple syrup
- Chopped nuts
- Greek yogurt
- A sprinkle of cinnamon
Instructions
Step 1: Mix the Wet Ingredients
- In a bowl, mash the banana until smooth.
- Add cottage cheese, eggs, and vanilla extract. Stir until combined.
Step 2: Add the Dry Ingredients
- Stir in oat flour, baking powder, cinnamon, salt, and honey (if using).
- Mix until just combined—don’t overmix!
Step 3: Cook the Pancakes
- Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and lightly grease with butter or oil.
- Pour ¼ cup of batter per pancake onto the skillet.
- Cook for 2–3 minutes, until bubbles form on the surface, then flip.
- Cook another 1–2 minutes until golden brown.
Step 4: Serve & Enjoy
- Stack the pancakes and add your favorite toppings.
- Drizzle with honey or maple syrup and enjoy warm!
Notes
- Refrigerate: Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Freeze: Layer pancakes with parchment paper and freeze for up to 2 months.
- Reheat: Warm in the toaster, oven, or microwave before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Cuisine: American