Fluffy Banana Cottage Cheese Pancakes (Printable Version)
Protein-packed, fluffy pancakes made with ripe bananas, cottage cheese and oats for a nutritious and satisfying breakfast.
# What You'll Need:
→ Pancake Base
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1 cup rolled oats
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1/2 cup cottage cheese
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1 large ripe banana
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2 large eggs
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1/2 tsp baking powder
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1/2 tsp vanilla extract
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Pinch of salt
→ For Cooking
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Butter or cooking spray
→ Optional Toppings
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Fresh berries
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Sliced banana
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Honey or maple syrup
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Greek yogurt
# Steps To Follow:
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Add rolled oats, cottage cheese, ripe banana, eggs, baking powder, vanilla extract, and salt into a blender. Blend on high until completely smooth. Allow batter to rest for 1-2 minutes to thicken for optimal fluffiness.
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Preheat a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Lightly coat with butter or cooking spray. Pour approximately 60ml (1/4 cup) of batter for each pancake. Cook until bubbles form on the surface, about 2-3 minutes. Flip and cook for another 1-2 minutes until golden brown.
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Stack pancakes on a plate and garnish with your preferred toppings such as fresh fruit, yogurt, or a drizzle of maple syrup.
# Notes and Tips:
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Use bananas with brown spots for sweeter pancakes.
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Experiment with add-ins like cinnamon, chocolate chips, or nuts for flavor variations.
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Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
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For longer storage, freeze pancakes with parchment paper between each layer for up to a month.