Do you love pancakes, but need a healthier way to enjoy them? These cottage cheese banana pancakes are the perfect option. Made with oats, banana and eggs, these cottage cheese protein pancakes have 14 grams of protein and no refined sugar, flour or oil.
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Do you love pancakes, but need a healthier option? Look no further – these protein pancakes with cottage cheese offer 14 grams of protein per serving and have no refined sugar, flour or oil.
These pancakes are fantastic for breakfast meal prep, which is a great way to make healthy choices for yourself in advance. It’s also a great way to set yourself up for success when you’re trying to eat healthier or lose weight.
What do I need to make cottage cheese protein pancakes?
- Eggs – Eggs will add protein and the necessary biding that will help the pancakes hold their shape.
- Ripe Banana – this will give the pancakes their signature “banana bread” flavor. The banana also adds some nice sweetness to the pancakes.
- Cottage Cheese – the cottage cheese will help add protein to the pancakes and give them a moist, fluffy texture.
- Vanilla extract – the vanilla will enhance the flavor of the pancakes.
- Baking Powder – the baking powder will help the pancakes rise when cooking and become fluffy.
- Salt – adding a small amount of salt will help balance the flavor of the pancakes.
For exact ingredient amounts and full recipe instructions be sure to scroll down to the bottom of the post for the recipe. Thanks!
How do I make cottage cheese protein pancakes?
The quickest and easiest way to make cottage cheese pancakes is by using a blender. Simply add all of your ingredients into the blender jar; oats, eggs, banana, cottage cheese, baking powder, vanilla and salt.
Blend on medium-high powder for 45-60 seconds. The batter should be smooth and the oats should be well blended, pureed and incorporated with the rest of the ingredients.
Let the batter rest for 5-10 minutes before cooking the pancakes. This will help the baking soda properly activate, creating a fluffy texture.
What’s the best way to cook cottage cheese banana pancakes?
Feel free to use either a large non-stick skillet or a larger stovetop or electric griddle. I used a large non-stick skillet, and was able to cook 2, 4″ medium pancakes per batch.
How long do pancakes need to cook in a skillet?
Depending on the skillet you’re using, pancakes will typically need 2-3 minutes per side to cook evenly. To check for doneness, the bottom side of the pancake will be golden brown. Use your spatula to lift up one side of the pancake to check the color. If it is golden brown, it is ready to be flipped.
You will also see small bubble coming up from the bottom of the cooked side of the pancake. This is also a good indicator in knowing that your pancake needs to be flipped.
How many pancakes does this recipe make?
This recipe makes approximately 12, 4″ pancakes. A serving size would be 3 pancakes.
What do cottage cheese pancakes taste like?
These cottage cheese pancakes taste nothing like cottage cheese. In fact, they taste very similar to banana bread. Because they are made with a ripe banana, they take on the sweet flavor that is similar to the popular home-baked bread recipe. Cottage cheese is the main ingredient in our decadent Cottage Cheese Chocolate mousse and our Cottage Cheese Smoothie with Strawberries.
Love banana bread? Try my Award-Winning Purple Ribbon Banana Bread and our super-popular Double Chocolate Banana bread recipes.
Mix-In and Topping Recommendations:
- Fresh or frozen berries – mixing in blueberries, raspberries, strawberries or blackberries is a great way to add extra volume and flavor to your protein pancakes. You’ll also receive the nutritional benefits of anti-oxidants and various other vitamins and minerals.
- Sliced Bananas – feel free to add these to the top of your pancakes or place on the batter when it’s cooking. Bananas are a good source of fiber and potassium.
- Greek yogurt – I love topping my pancakes with Greek yogurt for extra protein. Feel free to go with a vanilla or plain yogurt that has been sweetened.
- Nuts and nut butter – topping the pancakes with chopped nuts or your favorite nut butter is a great way to add some healthy fats and crunch to every bite.
- No sugar added chocolate chips – grab a bag of your favorite no sugar added chocolate chips for a fantastic chocolate chip pancake. The chocolate goes great with the banana flavor of the pancakes.
- Maple syrup or honey – a classic sweet topping to any pancake recipe.
How do I meal prep protein pancakes?
These protein pancakes are great for meal prepping. Having a healthier option already made is a fantastic way to stay on track with healthy eating.
For meal prep, store these pancakes in either one large resealable container, or separate meal prep containers that allow you to separate individual servings. I personally love these 2-Compartment Glass Meal Prep containers from Amazon. They’re microwave and dishwasher safe and can even be places in the oven.
Need some other breakfast meal prep options?
Here are Delightful E Made we’re all about meal prep! It’s such a great way to make healthy decisions in advance to set yourself up for success later. I’ve personally lost over 100 lbs. thanks in part to meal prepping healthy food. You can ready my story here.
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- Spinach and Mushroom Frittata – a great way to add veggies and protein to your breakfast.
- Blueberry Overnight Oats – made with high-protein Greek yogurt and chia seeds.
- Strawberry Chia Pudding – great as a breakfast or snack, it’s got 20g of protein per serving.
- Raspberry Almond Chia Smoothie – add a scoop of your favorite protein for a high-protein drink.
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Cottage Cheese Banana Protein Pancakes
Equipment
- Large Skillet This large Anolon 12" Skillet is ideal for making one-pan meals!
- blender I LOVE my Blendtec Designer Series Blender. We use it daily! It's great for smoothies, frozen cocktails, and even muffin and pancake batter.
Ingredients
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup cottage cheese 2% or 4% is ideal
- 2 large eggs
- 1 large ripe banana
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- To a blender jar, add the oats, cottage cheese, eggs, banana, vanilla, baking powder and salt.
- Blend on medium-high speed for 45-60 seconds, or until well blended and smooth. Let the batter rest for 5-10 minutes.
- Heat a large skillet or griddle over medium heat. Spray with non-stick spray or avocado oil. Pour the batter into medium, 4" pancakes. Cook on each side to golden brown. (About 2-4 minutes per pancake.) Repeat process until all batter has been cooked into pancakes.
- Top with your favorite pancake toppings, like maple syrup, sliced bananas, berries, chocolate chips, nuts or Greek yogurt for extra protein.
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