Creamy Cottage Cheese Banana Pancake Bites – Fluffy & Protein-Packed!
Mini pancake bites made with creamy cottage cheese and ripe banana, packed with protein and natural sweetness. Perfect for a quick, nutritious breakfast or snack on the go.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 12 bites
- Category: Breakfast / Snack
- Method: Pan-frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
½ cup cottage cheese
1 ripe banana, mashed
1 large egg
½ cup oat flour (or blended oats)
½ teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
¼ teaspoon cinnamon
1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup (optional)
Pinch of salt
1 tablespoon melted butter (for cooking)
Instructions
- Blend the Batter: In a blender, combine cottage cheese, mashed banana, egg, oat flour, baking powder, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt. Blend until smooth.
- Preheat the Pan: Heat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium-low heat and grease with melted butter.
- Cook the Bites: Spoon small amounts of batter onto the pan to form mini pancakes. Cook for about 1-2 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through.
- Serve & Enjoy: Serve warm with honey, maple syrup, fresh fruit, or yogurt.
Notes
Add-ins: Mix in chocolate chips, chopped nuts, or blueberries for extra flavor.
Spice it Up: Add nutmeg or ginger with cinnamon.
Dairy-Free: Substitute cottage cheese with dairy-free yogurt or silken tofu.
Sweetener: Omit honey or maple syrup for sugar-free or adjust to taste.
Store leftovers refrigerated up to 3 days; freeze for longer storage.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 bites
- Calories: 120 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 90 mg
- Fat: 4 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg
