Cottage Cheese Banana Oatmeal Protein Pancakes
Start your morning on a high note with these Cottage Cheese Banana Oatmeal Protein Pancakes. Crafted with wholesome ingredients like creamy cottage cheese, potassium-rich banana, and hearty oats, they’re a powerhouse breakfast that fuels your day.
Ingredients
- 1 egg
- ½ medium banana
- ¼ cup low-fat cottage cheese
- ½ cup old-fashioned rolled oats use gluten-free oats if necessary
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- Optional toppings or mix-ins: fresh berries chocolate chips, peanut butter
Instructions
- Combine the egg, banana, cottage cheese, oats, baking powder, cinnamon, and vanilla extract in a blender. Blend the mixture until smooth, approximately 30 seconds.
- Prepare a nonstick skillet or griddle by lightly coating it with cooking spray and heating it over medium-low heat. Pour the batter onto the skillet in ¼-cup portions, adding toppings like chocolate chips or blueberries if desired.
- Cook the pancakes until small bubbles form on the surface, then carefully flip them over. Continue cooking until the undersides turn golden brown.
- Clean the skillet with a paper towel, reapply cooking spray as needed, and repeat the process with the remaining batter. This recipe yields 3-4 pancakes.
Notes
For tips on storage and creative variations, refer to the full post.