Description
Fluffy banana cottage cheese pancakes bring together creamy protein and sweet fruit in a delightful breakfast sensation. Delicate, golden pancakes offer a nutritious morning treat that energizes and satisfies hungry diners.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 ripe banana, mashed
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) cottage cheese
- 2 large eggs
Flour and Dry Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup (60 g) oat flour (or blended rolled oats)
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 pinch of salt
Flavor and Cooking Ingredients:
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Butter or coconut oil, for cooking
Toppings:
- Fresh banana slices
- Honey or maple syrup
- Greek yogurt or extra cottage cheese
- Chopped nuts (walnuts, pecans, or almonds)
- Berries (blueberries, strawberries, or raspberries)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, thoroughly mash ripe bananas until achieving a smooth, creamy consistency.
- Incorporate cottage cheese, eggs, vanilla extract, and cinnamon, whisking vigorously until ingredients are fully integrated and create a uniform mixture.
- Gradually fold in oat flour, baking powder, and a delicate pinch of salt, stirring gently to develop a thick yet fluid batter without overmixing.
- Warm a non-stick skillet over medium-low heat (around 325°F), applying a thin layer of butter or coconut oil to prevent sticking.
- Carefully ladle approximately 1/4 cup of batter onto the heated surface, allowing each pancake to cook for 2-3 minutes until small bubbles emerge across the surface.
- Delicately flip the pancake and continue cooking for an additional 1-2 minutes, ensuring a golden-brown exterior and soft, fluffy interior.
- Transfer cooked pancakes to a serving plate, creating an appealing stack.
- Enhance the presentation by artfully arranging fresh banana slices, drizzling honey, and adding a generous dollop of yogurt.
- Elevate the dish with optional garnishes like chopped nuts, mixed berries, or a light dusting of cinnamon for added texture and flavor complexity.
Notes
- Use very ripe, soft bananas for maximum natural sweetness and easier mashing, ensuring smoother pancake batter consistency.
- Drain excess liquid from cottage cheese to prevent runny batter and achieve perfectly fluffy texture.
- Experiment with alternative flour options like almond or whole wheat flour for different nutritional profiles and gluten-free variations.
- For protein-packed version, add a scoop of protein powder or replace some oat flour with protein powder to boost muscle-building nutrients.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 245 kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 210 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg