Cottage Cheese Banana Oat Protein Pancake Bites

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Healthy, High-Protein Breakfast On-The-Go

Why You’ll Love These

🍌 Naturally sweetened with ripe banana
💪 Packed with 7g protein per serving
⏱ Ready in 20 minutes – make ahead for busy mornings
🍽 Kid-friendly & meal-prep perfect

Ingredients

(Makes 12 pancake bites)

Base Batter

1 cup (90g) old-fashioned oats
½ cup (113g) cottage cheese
1 ripe banana
2 large eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
½ tsp cinnamon
¼ tsp baking powder

Optional Mix-Ins

2 tbsp chocolate chips
2 tbsp chopped nuts
1 tsp chia seeds

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Blend the Batter

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease mini muffin tin.
  2. Blend all base ingredients in blender until smooth (about 30 sec).

2. Bake to Perfection

  1. Pour batter into prepared tin (fill ¾ full).
  2. Sprinkle with mix-ins if using.
  3. Bake 12-15 minutes until set.

3. Serve & Store

  1. Cool 5 minutes before removing from tin.
  2. Enjoy warm or cold!

Pro Tips

🍯 Extra sweetness: Drizzle with honey before serving
🥛 Cottage cheese hack: Use small-curd for smoother texture
❄️ Freezer-friendly: Store up to 3 months – reheat in toaster

Serving Suggestions

🍓 Top with Greek yogurt & fresh berries
🥜 Spread with almond butter for extra protein
☕ Perfect with morning coffee

“Like banana bread met protein pancakes – but easier!” 💪

Nutrition (per bite): 45 cal | 7g protein | 5g carbs | 1g fat

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