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Cottage Cheese Banana Oat Protein Pancake Bites Recipe

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  • Author: admin
  • Total Time: 23 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings (12 mini pancake bites) 1x
  • Diet: Low Fat

Description

These Cottage Cheese Banana Oat Protein Pancake Bites are a nutritious and delicious snack or breakfast option. Packed with protein from cottage cheese and eggs, combined with the natural sweetness of ripe banana and a hint of cinnamon, these mini pancakes are easy to make and perfect for on-the-go eating. The recipe uses simple ingredients blended together and baked in a mini muffin tin, resulting in fluffy, flavorful bites with an optional touch of chocolate chips for extra indulgence.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

  • 1 ripe banana, mashed
  • 1/2 cup cottage cheese
  • 1/2 cup rolled oats
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt

Optional Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips

For Greasing

  • Cooking spray or butter (for greasing the muffin tin)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and generously grease a mini muffin tin with cooking spray or butter to prevent sticking.
  2. Blend Ingredients: In a blender, combine the ripe mashed banana, cottage cheese, rolled oats, eggs, vanilla extract, cinnamon, baking powder, and salt. Blend until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
  3. Add Mix-Ins: If using, gently stir in the mini chocolate chips into the blended batter to distribute them evenly.
  4. Fill Muffin Tin: Pour the batter into the prepared mini muffin tin cups, filling each about 3/4 full to allow space for rising.
  5. Bake: Place the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake for 12-15 minutes or until the pancake bites turn golden brown, puff up nicely, and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  6. Cool and Serve: Remove the muffin tin from the oven and let the pancake bites cool for about 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy them warm as a protein-rich snack or breakfast.

Notes

  • You can substitute rolled oats with quick oats if preferred, but the texture may be slightly different.
  • Omitting the chocolate chips makes this recipe suitable for a more plain or healthier version.
  • These pancake bites can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or frozen for longer storage.
  • Reheat in a microwave or toaster oven before serving for a warm treat.
  • Adjust cinnamon and vanilla extract quantities to taste for additional flavor.
  • Prep Time: 8 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

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