Description
Nutritious and protein-packed, Cottage Cheese Banana Oat Protein Pancake Bites are a quick and easy recipe perfect for breakfast, snacks, or meal prep. Made with wholesome ingredients like banana, oats, and cottage cheese, they’re naturally sweetened, fluffy, and customizable for any taste.
Ingredients
1 ripe banana, mashed
1/2 cup cottage cheese
1/2 cup rolled oats
2 large eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 cup mini chocolate chips (optional)
Cooking spray or butter (for greasing the muffin tin)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat to 350°F (175°C) and grease a mini muffin tin.
- Blend Ingredients: In a blender, combine banana, cottage cheese, oats, eggs, vanilla, cinnamon, baking powder, and salt. Blend until smooth.
- Add Mix-Ins: Stir in mini chocolate chips if desired.
- Fill Muffin Tin: Pour batter into the prepared tin, filling each cup 3/4 full.
- Bake: Bake for 12-15 minutes, until golden and puffed.
- Cool and Serve: Let cool for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
Add-ins like nuts or dried fruit can be incorporated for variety.
Make it dairy-free by substituting cottage cheese with a plant-based option.
Gluten-free oats ensure a gluten-free version of this recipe.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 12-15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12-14 pancake bites
- Calories: 60 kcal per bite
