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Cottage Cheese Banana Oat Protein Pancake Bites Recipe

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  • Author: Emma
  • Prep Time: 7 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 22 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Low Fat

Description

These Cottage Cheese Banana Oat Protein Pancake Bites are a healthy, protein-packed breakfast or snack option. Made with ripe bananas, creamy cottage cheese, oats, and a hint of cinnamon, these mini pancake bites are baked to golden perfection, offering a delicious and convenient bite-sized treat. Perfect for meal prep or a quick energy boost, they can be enjoyed plain or with a sprinkle of mini chocolate chips for extra indulgence.

Ingredients

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Main 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

Optional Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips
  • Cooking spray or butter (for greasing the muffin tin)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a mini muffin tin with cooking spray or butter to prevent sticking.
  2. Blend Ingredients: In a blender, combine the mashed banana, cottage cheese, rolled oats, eggs, vanilla extract, cinnamon, baking powder, and salt. Blend the mixture until smooth and creamy.
  3. Add Mix-Ins: If using, stir mini chocolate chips into the blended batter gently, ensuring even distribution throughout the batter.
  4. Fill Muffin Tin: Pour the batter into the prepared mini muffin tin, filling each cup about three-quarters full for proper rising during baking.
  5. Bake: Place the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the pancake bites are golden on top and puffed up.
  6. Cool and Serve: Remove from oven and allow the pancake bites to cool in the tin for about 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy warm or at room temperature.

Notes

  • For a dairy-free version, substitute cottage cheese with a plant-based yogurt.
  • Rolled oats can be replaced with quick oats for a smoother texture.
  • To make these bites grain-free, try using almond flour instead of oats but adjust the liquid as needed.
  • Store baked pancake bites in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
  • These pancake bites freeze well; thaw them overnight in the fridge or warm in the microwave before eating.
  • Feel free to omit the chocolate chips or replace with nuts for a different flavor profile.

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