Description
These Cottage Cheese Banana Oat Protein Pancake Bites are a delicious, healthy grab-and-go snack or breakfast option. Made with mashed bananas, cottage cheese, oats, and protein powder, they are naturally sweet, fluffy, and packed with nutrition. Perfect for post-workout fueling or a quick energy boost, they bake into mini muffin-sized bites that are easy to enjoy warm or on the move.
Ingredients
Scale
Base Ingredients
- 1 ripe banana, mashed
- 1/2 cup cottage cheese (full-fat or low-fat)
- 1/2 cup rolled oats (or oat flour)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 scoop vanilla protein powder (optional, adds extra protein)
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Optional Mix-ins
- Chocolate chips
- Blueberries
- Chopped nuts
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a mini muffin tin or line it with silicone liners to ensure easy removal of the pancake bites.
- Prepare the Batter: In a mixing bowl, mash the ripe banana until smooth. Add the cottage cheese, eggs, and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined. Stir in the rolled oats, protein powder (if using), baking powder, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt. Mix until you get a thick, slightly lumpy batter. Gently fold in any optional mix-ins like chocolate chips or blueberries.
- Fill the Muffin Tin: Spoon the batter into the mini muffin tin, filling each cup about three-quarters full to allow room for rising during baking.
- Bake: Place the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake for 15 to 18 minutes, or until the tops turn lightly golden and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool and Serve: Let the pancake bites cool for a few minutes before carefully removing them from the tin. Enjoy them warm, or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. They can also be frozen to extend shelf life.
Notes
- Make it sweeter naturally by adding a drizzle of honey or maple syrup when serving.
- For extra protein, swap cottage cheese with Greek yogurt or increase the amount of protein powder.
- For a smoother texture, pulse the rolled oats in a blender to make oat flour before mixing.
- Boost nutrition by adding chia seeds, flaxseeds, or shredded coconut to the batter.
- Storage: Keep refrigerated up to 5 days or freeze for longer storage.
