Fluffy Banana Cottage Cheese Pancakes 🍌🥞✨
High-Protein, Naturally Sweetened & Unbelievably Fluffy!
These cottage cheese pancakes are secretly healthy—packed with protein, fiber, and natural sweetness from ripe bananas. They’re light, airy, and perfect for meal prep or a lazy weekend brunch!
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
✔ High-protein – Cottage cheese + eggs = 15g protein per serving
✔ No refined sugar – Sweetened only with banana
✔ Gluten-free option – Use oat flour or blended oats
✔ Meal-prep friendly – Freeze & reheat for quick breakfasts
Ingredients
For the Pancakes
- 1 ripe banana, mashed (~½ cup)
- ½ cup cottage cheese (small-curd works best)
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup oat flour (or blend ½ cup rolled oats)
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ tsp cinnamon (optional)
- Pinch of salt
- Butter or coconut oil, for cooking
Topping Ideas
- Fresh banana slices
- Honey or maple syrup
- Greek yogurt
- Chopped nuts (walnuts, pecans)
- Mixed berries
Step-by-Step Instructions
1. Make the Batter (5 mins)
- Mash banana in a bowl until smooth.
- Whisk in cottage cheese, eggs, vanilla, and cinnamon.
- Stir in oat flour, baking powder, and salt until just combined.
2. Cook to Golden Perfection (10 mins)
- Heat a non-stick skillet over medium-low heat.
- Grease lightly with butter or coconut oil.
- Pour ¼ cup batter per pancake.
- Cook 2-3 mins until bubbles form, then flip and cook 1-2 mins more.
3. Stack & Top!
- Serve with banana slices, yogurt, nuts, and a drizzle of honey.
Pro Tips
🍌 Extra fluffy: Blend the batter for 30 secs for ultra-smooth pancakes.
🌾 Flour swap: Use almond flour for keto-friendly pancakes.
🔥 Keep warm: Place cooked pancakes on a baking sheet in a 200°F oven while finishing the batch.
Nutritional Info (3 Pancakes)
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calories | 280 kcal |
| Protein | 15g |
| Carbs | 35g |
| Fiber | 4g |
Storage & Reheating
- Fridge: Store in airtight container for 3 days.
- Freeze: Layer between parchment paper for 1 month.
- Reheat: Microwave 30 secs or toast in a dry skillet.
Final Thoughts
These Banana Cottage Cheese Pancakes prove healthy breakfasts can be indulgent—fluffy, sweet, and packed with protein!