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Cottage Cheese Banana Pancakes

These fluffy cottage cheese banana pancakes are super high in protein and sweet enough to eat without toppings, though I usually top them with berries and syrup! I combined a few gluten-free recipes to get the best flavor.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Servings 5 people
Calories 693.4 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Blender For pulverizing oats and blending wet ingredients smooth.
  • 1 Large Mixing Bowl For combining the dry and wet batter components.
  • 1 Griddle or Large Skillet Essential for cooking the pancakes evenly.
  • 1 Ladle For portioning batter onto the cooking surface.
  • 1 Spatula For flipping pancakes.

Ingredients
  

Main

  • ½ cup gluten-free oats
  • 1 scoop protein powder Optional
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 banana
  • 2 large eggs
  • ½ cup cottage cheese
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • water as needed

Instructions
 

  • Gather all ingredients. Preheat a griddle or large skillet over medium heat. Allrecipes / Qi Ai
  • Blend oats, protein powder, brown sugar, cinnamon, and baking powder in a blender until fine; transfer into a large bowl. Allrecipes / Qi Ai
  • Blend banana, eggs, cottage cheese, and vanilla extract in a blender until smooth. Allrecipes / Qi Ai
  • Pour into bowl with dry ingredients and mix into a thick batter. Stir water into the batter to thin slightly, as desired. Allrecipes / Qi Ai
  • Ladle between 1/4 to 1/2 cup batter per pancake onto the preheated cooking surface. Allrecipes / Qi Ai
  • Cook until browned on the bottom, 3 to 5 minutes. Flip pancakes and continue cooking until browned on the other side and the center is set, 3 to 5 minutes more. Allrecipes / Qi Ai

Notes

Achieving the right batter consistency is key; adjust water carefully until it's pourable but holds its shape. Thoroughly blend the cottage cheese for a smooth texture, preventing any curdiness in the final pancake. Maintain a consistent medium heat on your griddle to ensure even browning without burning and thorough cooking. Look for bubbles on the surface before flipping. For enhanced flavor, a small pinch of freshly grated nutmeg can complement the cinnamon. Consider adding a few mini chocolate chips or chopped walnuts to the batter for extra texture and richness. If omitting protein powder, you might need slightly less water as it can absorb liquid, and the final texture may be marginally softer.