Description
Fluffy banana cottage cheese pancakes are a delightful breakfast treat that combines the natural sweetness of ripe bananas with the creaminess of cottage cheese. These pancakes are not only easy to make, but they also pack a protein punch, making them a nutritious choice for your morning meal. With their airy texture and golden hue, each bite feels like a warm hug. Perfect for busy mornings or leisurely brunches, serve them topped with fresh fruit or maple syrup for an unforgettable start to your day.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ripe bananas (mashed)
- 1 cup small curd cottage cheese
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup whole milk (or almond/oat milk)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp salt
- Olive oil or butter (for greasing the skillet)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the mashed bananas and cottage cheese until well blended.
- Add eggs, milk, and vanilla extract; whisk until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually mix dry ingredients into wet ingredients until just combined.
- Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and grease lightly with oil or butter.
- Pour about 1/4 cup of batter onto the skillet; cook for 2-3 minutes or until bubbles form on top.
- Flip and cook for another 2 minutes until golden brown. Serve warm.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 pancakes (150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 330mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 80mg