Fluffy Banana Cottage Cheese (Printable Recipe)
Protein-packed pancakes with banana and cottage cheese for a fluffy, satisfying meal.
# Ingredients You'll Need:
→ Main Ingredients
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1 ripe banana, mashed
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1/2 cup cottage cheese
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2 large eggs
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1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1/2 cup oat flour or whole wheat flour
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1/2 teaspoon baking powder
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1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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Pinch of salt
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1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup, optional
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1 tablespoon butter or oil, for cooking
→ Optional Toppings
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Sliced bananas
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Honey or maple syrup
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Chopped nuts
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Greek yogurt
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Ground cinnamon
# Steps to Follow:
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In a bowl, mash the banana until smooth. Add cottage cheese, eggs, and vanilla extract. Stir until fully combined.
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Stir in oat flour, baking powder, cinnamon, salt, and honey if using. Mix gently until just combined without overmixing.
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Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and grease lightly with butter or oil. Pour 1/4 cup batter per pancake into the skillet. Cook for 2–3 minutes until bubbles form, then flip and cook for another 1–2 minutes until golden brown.
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Stack the pancakes and top with sliced banana, syrup, yogurt, or nuts as desired. Serve warm.
# Extra Tips:
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Do not overmix the batter to maintain fluffiness.
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Use gluten-free flour to accommodate dietary needs.
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Freeze cooked pancakes with parchment layers for longer storage.