🧁 Cottage Cheese Banana Oat Protein Pancake Bites
Fluffy mini pancake bites made with wholesome Mediterranean ingredients — oats, banana, cottage cheese, olive oil, and warm spices.
🛒 Ingredients (Makes 24 mini bites)
Wet ingredients
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1 cup cottage cheese
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2 ripe bananas
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2 eggs
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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1 tbsp olive oil (Mediterranean twist)
Dry ingredients
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1 cup rolled oats
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1 scoop (25g) vanilla protein powder (optional but recommended)
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1 tsp baking powder
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½ tsp cinnamon
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Pinch of salt
Optional add-ins
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Mini dark chocolate chips
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Blueberries
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Chopped walnuts or almonds
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Shredded coconut
🍽️ Instructions
1. Blend the batter
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Add cottage cheese, bananas, eggs, vanilla, and olive oil to a blender.
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Add oats, protein powder, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
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Blend until smooth and creamy.
2. Prepare the pan
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
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Grease a mini muffin tin with olive oil or line with silicone cups.
3. Fill & bake
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Fill each muffin cup ¾ full.
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Add your optional toppings (chocolate chips, blueberries, nuts, etc.).
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Bake for 12–15 minutes, until set and lightly golden.
4. Cool and enjoy
Let them cool 5 minutes before removing.
They stay soft, fluffy, and delicious!
🌿 Mediterranean Tips
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Use extra virgin olive oil for rich flavor.
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Add walnuts for omega-3.
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Serve with Greek yogurt + honey for a Mediterranean breakfast bowl.
🧊 Storage
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Fridge: 5 days
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Freezer: 2 months
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Reheat in microwave 10–15 seconds.
