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Healthy High Protein Cottage Cheese Banana Pancakes - Fluffy, Filling, and Easy

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup cottage cheese (2% or full-fat for best texture; low-fat works too)
  • 2 ripe bananas (spotty and soft for maximum sweetness)
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup rolled oats (or quick oats; use certified gluten-free if needed)
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional, but nice)
  • Pinch of salt
  • Cooking fat (butter, coconut oil, or avocado oil for the pan)
  • Optional add-ins: cinnamon, mini chocolate chips, chopped nuts, or blueberries
  • Optional toppings: Greek yogurt, maple syrup, fresh fruit, nut butter, or a sprinkle of cinnamon

Method
 

  1. Blend the batter: Add cottage cheese, bananas, eggs, oats, baking powder, vanilla, and salt to a blender. Blend until smooth, about 20–30 seconds. Let the batter rest for 3–5 minutes to allow the oats to hydrate and the baking powder to activate.
  2. Preheat your pan: Heat a nonstick skillet or griddle over medium heat. Add a light coating of butter or oil. You want the pan hot, but not smoking.
  3. Cook the pancakes: Pour about 1/4 cup batter per pancake onto the pan. Cook until the edges look set and small bubbles form on top, 2–3 minutes. Flip and cook another 1–2 minutes until golden and cooked through.
  4. Adjust heat as needed: If they brown too fast, lower the heat slightly. If they’re pale and take forever, nudge the heat up.
  5. Add mix-ins (optional): Sprinkle chocolate chips, nuts, or berries onto each pancake right after you pour the batter, so they stick nicely.
  6. Serve warm: Top with a dollop of Greek yogurt, sliced bananas, a drizzle of maple syrup, or a spoonful of peanut butter for extra protein and healthy fats.