Description
Start your day with these healthy fluffy banana cottage cheese pancakes, a nutritious and satisfying breakfast option that combines the natural sweetness of bananas with the creamy richness of cottage cheese. Packed with protein, fiber, and essential nutrients, these pancakes are perfect for those seeking a delicious way to fuel their morning.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ripe bananas, mashed
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 cup whole wheat flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth.
- Add the cottage cheese, eggs, and milk to the mashed bananas. Mix until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and a pinch of salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Heat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat and lightly grease it.
- Pour batter onto the skillet, forming pancakes of your desired size.
- Cook until bubbles form on the surface, then flip and cook until golden brown on both sides.
- Serve the pancakes warm with your favorite toppings.
Notes
- Use low-fat or fat-free cottage cheese for a lighter option.
- Ensure your baking powder is fresh for optimal fluffiness.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute flour with almond flour or a gluten-free blend.
- For a vegan version, replace eggs with flax eggs or chia eggs and use plant-based milk and dairy-free cottage cheese.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Pancakes
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 pancakes
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 70mg