Description
These Fluffy Banana Cottage Cheese Pancakes are a protein-packed, naturally sweetened breakfast you can whip up in under 30 minutes. Made with banana, eggs, and creamy cottage cheese, they’re light, tender, and perfect for a healthy start to your day—no sugar needed!
Ingredients
- 1 ripe banana, mashed
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup flour (whole wheat or all-purpose)
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
- Butter or oil for cooking
Instructions
- In a bowl, mash the banana until smooth.
- Add cottage cheese and eggs; whisk to combine.
- Stir in flour, baking powder, vanilla, salt, and cinnamon (if using) to form a thick batter.
- Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and lightly grease with butter or oil.
- Spoon 1/4 cup batter per pancake into the skillet. Cook for 2–3 minutes per side until golden.
- Serve warm with your favorite toppings.
Notes
- Use oat or almond flour for a gluten-free version.
- Mix in blueberries, chocolate chips, or nuts for extra flavor.
- Add a dash of nutmeg or cardamom for a warming spice twist.
- Blend the batter for a smoother texture and easy pouring.
- Great for meal prep—store in fridge or freezer and reheat as needed.
