🍌 Cottage Cheese Banana Oat Protein Pancake Bites
📝 Description
These mini pancake bites are soft, naturally sweet, and full of protein from cottage cheese and eggs. Rolled oats and bananas provide fiber and sustained energy, making them perfect for breakfast, snacks, or post-workout fuel. Lightly sweet and easy to make, they are naturally gluten-free and sugar-free, staying true to Mediterranean principles of whole, minimally processed ingredients.
🌿 Ingredients
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1 ripe banana
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1 cup rolled oats
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½ cup cottage cheese (full-fat or low-fat)
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2 eggs
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½ teaspoon baking powder
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½ teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
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Pinch of salt
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Optional add-ins: chopped nuts, chia seeds, or dark chocolate chips
👩🍳 Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a mini muffin tin with parchment liners or lightly grease.
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Blend ingredients:
In a blender or food processor, combine banana, oats, cottage cheese, eggs, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt. Blend until smooth but still slightly textured. -
Add mix-ins:
Fold in nuts, chia seeds, or chocolate chips if using. -
Fill muffin tin:
Spoon batter into prepared mini muffin tin, filling about ¾ full. -
Bake:
Bake for 15–18 minutes, until lightly golden and a toothpick comes out clean. -
Cool & serve:
Let cool slightly before removing. Enjoy warm or store in an airtight container.
🍽 Serving Ideas
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Top with fresh berries or a drizzle of honey
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Spread a little Greek yogurt on top
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Pack as a grab-and-go snack for breakfast or post-workout
❓ Q & A
Q: Can I make them vegan?
A: You can substitute eggs with flax or chia “eggs” (1 tablespoon flax/chia + 3 tablespoons water per egg), and use a plant-based yogurt instead of cottage cheese.
Q: Can I use quick oats instead of rolled oats?
A: Yes, though texture may be slightly softer.
Q: Are these protein-rich?
A: Yes — cottage cheese and eggs provide high-quality protein while oats and banana add fiber.
Q: How long do they last?
A: Store in the fridge up to 3 days, or freeze for up to 1 month.
Q: Can I add other flavors?
A: Absolutely — try vanilla extract, pumpkin spice, or even lemon zest for a fresh twist.
