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Cottage Cheese Banana Oat Protein Pancake Bites Recipe

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

Description

Delicious and nutritious Cottage Cheese Banana Oat Protein Pancake Bites are a perfect grab-and-go breakfast or snack option. These mini pancake bites combine ripe banana, creamy cottage cheese, oats, and eggs for a protein-packed treat, enhanced with warm cinnamon and optional melty mini chocolate chips. Baked to golden perfection in a mini muffin tin, they’re easy to make and perfect for satisfying your cravings in a wholesome way.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup rolled oats
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt

Wet Ingredients

  • 1 ripe banana, mashed
  • 1/2 cup cottage cheese
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Add-Ins

  • 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips (optional)

Other

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

Instructions

  1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a mini muffin tin with cooking spray or butter to prevent sticking.
  2. Blend Ingredients: In a blender, combine the ripe banana, cottage cheese, rolled oats, eggs, vanilla extract, cinnamon, baking powder, and salt. Blend until you get a smooth batter with no large lumps.
  3. Add Mix-Ins: If using, fold in the mini chocolate chips gently into the batter with a spoon to evenly distribute them.
  4. Fill Muffin Tin: Pour the batter into the prepared mini muffin tin, filling each cup about three-quarters 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 are golden on top and puffed up.
  6. Cool and Serve: Remove the bites from the oven and allow them to cool in the tin for about 5 minutes before carefully removing and serving.

Notes

  • For a dairy-free alternative, substitute cottage cheese with a dairy-free ricotta or blended silken tofu.
  • You can omit the chocolate chips for a simple breakfast option or swap with nuts or dried fruit as desired.
  • Store leftover pancake bites in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or freeze for longer storage.
  • These bites can be reheated quickly in the microwave or toaster oven for a warm treat.
  • Ensure oats are rolled oats and not instant for the best texture.
  • Prep Time: 8 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

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