These Fluffy Banana Cottage Cheese Pancakes are naturally sweet, super soft, and packed with protein β no protein powder needed.
Perfect for a high-protein breakfast that still tastes like pancakes.
π₯ Fluffy Banana Cottage Cheese Pancakes (High Protein)
π₯£ Ingredients (1 serving β 6β8 pancakes)
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Β½ cup cottage cheese (full-fat or low-fat)
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1 ripe banana
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2 large eggs
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ΒΌ cup rolled oats
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Β½ tsp baking powder
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Β½ tsp vanilla extract
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Pinch cinnamon
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Pinch salt
π©βπ³ Instructions
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Add all ingredients to a blender.
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Blend until completely smooth (batter will be slightly thick).
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Heat a non-stick pan on medium-low and lightly grease.
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Pour small pancakes (about 2 tbsp each).
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Cook 2β3 minutes until bubbles form, flip gently.
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Cook another 1β2 minutes.
Cook on lower heat so the inside cooks without burning.
π― Optional Toppings
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Greek yogurt
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Peanut butter
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Blueberries or strawberries
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Sugar-free syrup or honey
π’ Nutrition Facts (whole recipe)
| Nutrient | Amount |
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| Calories | 420 kcal |
| Protein | 32 g |
| Carbs | 38 g |
| Fiber | 5 g |
| Sugar | 14 g (natural from banana) |
| Fat | 16 g |
πͺ Make Them Even Higher Protein
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Add 1 tbsp chia seeds (+3g protein)
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Replace oats with 2 tbsp oat flour + 2 tbsp almond flour
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Serve with Β½ cup Greek yogurt on top β adds 10g protein
Total can reach 42g protein for the meal.