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Fluffy Banana Cottage Cheese Pancakes

Fluffy Banana Cottage Cheese Pancakes

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These Fluffy Banana Cottage Cheese Pancakes are a protein-packed, naturally sweet breakfast option. Made with ripe bananas, creamy cottage cheese, and hearty oats, they offer a satisfying and nutritious start to your day. Quick to prepare and easy to customize with your favorite toppings.

 

Ingredients

– 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats

– 1 large ripe banana

– 1/2 cup low-fat cottage cheese

– 1 large egg

– 1 teaspoon baking powder

– 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

– 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

– Cooking spray or butter, for greasing the pan

– Optional toppings: fresh berries, sliced bananas, maple syrup, nut butter

Instructions

1. **Prepare the Batter:**

– In a blender, combine the rolled oats, banana, cottage cheese, egg, baking powder, cinnamon, and vanilla extract.

– Blend until the mixture is smooth and well combined.

 

2. **Cook the Pancakes:**

– Heat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat and lightly grease with cooking spray or butter.

– Pour 1/4 cup of batter onto the skillet for each pancake.

– Cook until bubbles form on the surface and the edges look set, about 2-3 minutes.

– Flip and cook for an additional 2 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through.

 

3. **Serve:**

– Transfer the pancakes to a plate and keep warm.

– Repeat with the remaining batter.

– Serve warm with your choice of toppings.

 

Notes

– For a gluten-free version, ensure that the oats used are certified gluten-free.

– The batter can be prepared in advance and stored in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours.

– These pancakes can be frozen and reheated for a quick breakfast option.

– Adjust the thickness of the batter with a splash of milk if it’s too thick.

 

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