Description
Soft and fluffy baked pancake bites made with cottage cheese, banana, and oats, offering a naturally sweet, protein-rich breakfast or snack option.
Ingredients
- 1 cup cottage cheese (full-fat or low-fat)
- 1 ripe banana, mashed
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
- Pinch of salt
- Optional: 2 tablespoons mini chocolate chips
- Optional: 1/4 cup blueberries
- Optional: 2 tablespoons chopped walnuts or pecans
- Optional: 1 scoop vanilla protein powder (plus 1–2 tablespoons milk if needed)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F) and grease or line a mini muffin tin.
- Mash the banana in a large bowl until smooth.
- Add cottage cheese and mix until combined.
- Add eggs and stir until smooth and creamy.
- Mix in oats, baking powder, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt until a thick batter forms.
- If using protein powder, mix it in and adjust consistency with a little milk.
- Fold in any optional add-ins like chocolate chips, blueberries, or nuts.
- Spoon batter into muffin tin, filling each about 3/4 full.
- Bake for 15–18 minutes until set and lightly golden.
- Cool slightly before removing and serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- Blend oats for a smoother texture if desired.
- Add honey or maple syrup for extra sweetness.
- Store in fridge up to 4 days or freeze up to 2 months.
- Reheat in microwave or oven before serving.
- Great for meal prep and kid-friendly snacks.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-18 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2-3 bites
- Calories: 90 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 90 mg
- Fat: 3 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 11 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg
