Banana Cottage Cheese Pancakes
These Banana Cottage Cheese Pancakes are thick, fluffy, protein-packed, and naturally sweetened with ripe bananas! Blended until perfectly smooth, they cook up soft and golden in just minutes.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup cottage cheese
- 2 large eggs
- 1 small banana (or 3/4 of a large banana)
- 2 tbs flour (all-purpose, gluten-free, spelt)
- 2 tsp flaxseed meal
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbs maple syrup
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1-2 tbs milk (optional, to thin the batter)
Instructions
- Blend the Batter: In a bowl using an immersion blender (or in a stand mixer/blender), combine the oats, cottage cheese, banana, eggs, flour, flaxseed meal, vanilla, maple syrup, baking soda, and baking powder. Blend until completely smooth. If the batter seems too thick, add milk 1 tablespoon at a time until you reach a pourable consistency.
- Preheat the Pan: Heat a greased cast-iron skillet (or griddle) over medium heat until hot.
- Cook the Pancakes: Pour the batter into the skillet to your desired pancake size. Be careful not to overcrowd the pan because the batter will puff and expand as it cooks. Cook until the pancakes look puffy and small bubbles form on the surface.
- Flip & Finish: Flip and cook the second side until golden brown and cooked through.
- Serve: Top warm pancakes with butter and maple syrup (or your favorite toppings).