🥞 Bite-Sized Cottage Cheese Oatmeal Pancakes 🍴
These mini pancakes are fluffy, protein-packed, and full of wholesome goodness. Perfect for breakfast, snacking, or packing into lunchboxes, they’re easy to make and irresistibly delicious!
🛒 Ingredients
1/2 cup cottage cheese
1/2 cup rolled oats
1 large ripe banana, mashed
2 large eggs
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1/4 tsp ground cinnamon (optional)
1/2 tsp baking powder
Pinch of salt
Cooking spray or butter for greasing the pan
🍳 Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Batter
In a blender, combine the cottage cheese, oats, banana, eggs, vanilla extract, cinnamon, baking powder, and salt.
Blend until smooth. Let the batter rest for 5 minutes to thicken slightly.
Step 2: Preheat and Grease the Pan
Heat a nonstick skillet or griddle over medium heat.
Lightly grease with cooking spray or butter.
Step 3: Cook the Pancakes
Spoon small dollops (about 1 tablespoon each) of batter onto the skillet to form mini pancakes.
Cook for 1-2 minutes until bubbles form on the surface, then flip and cook for another 1-2 minutes until golden brown.
Step 4: Serve
Remove pancakes from the skillet and serve warm with your favorite toppings!
🍴 Topping Ideas
Fresh fruit (berries, banana slices, or diced apple)
Maple syrup or honey
A dollop of Greek yogurt
A sprinkle of nuts or seeds
🌟 Tips & Variations
Make It Sweeter: Add a teaspoon of honey or maple syrup to the batter if desired.
Add Mix-ins: Fold in mini chocolate chips or blueberries before cooking.
Vegan Option: Use a flax egg (1 tbsp flaxseed meal + 3 tbsp water) and a dairy-free yogurt in place of cottage cheese.
🕒 Total Time
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Enjoy these bite-sized pancakes as a nutritious, protein-packed treat anytime! 🥞🍌
