Fluffy Banana Cottage Cheese Pancakes – High-Protein & Easy!
These banana cottage cheese pancakes are fluffy, naturally sweet, and packed with protein! They’re perfect for a healthy breakfast, easy to make, and gluten-free when using oat flour. Enjoy them with fresh fruit, Greek yogurt, or a drizzle of honey!
Equipment
- ✔ Blender or food processor (for smooth batter, optional)
- ✔ Mixing bowl (if not using a blender)
- ✔ Whisk or fork (for mashing and mixing)
- ✔ Non-stick skillet or griddle
- ✔ Spatula (for flipping pancakes)
- ✔ Measuring cups and spoons
Ingredients
- 1 large ripe banana or 2 small, mashed
- ½ cup cottage cheese full-fat or low-fat
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup oat flour or whole wheat flour
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon optional, for extra flavor
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- 1 tablespoon butter or coconut oil for cooking
Instructions
- Step 1: Prepare the Batter
- 1️⃣ In a blender or mixing bowl, add banana, cottage cheese, eggs, vanilla extract, and cinnamon.
- 2️⃣ Blend until smooth (or mash the banana and whisk manually).
- Step 2: Mix Dry Ingredients
- 3️⃣ In a separate bowl, mix oat flour, baking powder, and salt.
- 4️⃣ Gradually add the wet mixture into the dry ingredients, stirring gently until just combined (don’t overmix!).
- Step 3: Cook the Pancakes
- 5️⃣ Heat a non-stick skillet over medium-low heat and grease with butter or coconut oil.
- 6️⃣ Pour ¼ cup of batter per pancake.
- 7️⃣ Cook for 2–3 minutes until bubbles form on the surface. Flip and cook for another 1–2 minutes until golden brown.
- Step 4: Serve & Enjoy!
- 8️⃣ Serve warm with Greek yogurt, fresh fruit, honey, or nut butter.
Notes
For extra fluffiness, let the batter rest for 5 minutes before cooking.
To make gluten-free pancakes, use certified gluten-free oat flour.
Want more protein? Add 1 scoop of vanilla protein powder and a splash of milk if needed.
For a sweeter pancake, add ½ teaspoon of honey or maple syrup to the batter.
To make gluten-free pancakes, use certified gluten-free oat flour.
Want more protein? Add 1 scoop of vanilla protein powder and a splash of milk if needed.
For a sweeter pancake, add ½ teaspoon of honey or maple syrup to the batter.