Healthy Fluffy Banana Cottage Cheese Pancakes
These Healthy Fluffy Banana Cottage Cheese Pancakes combine the natural sweetness of ripe bananas and creamy cottage cheese for a nutritious and delicious breakfast option.
Ingredients
For the pancake batter
- 1 medium ripe banana, mashed The riper the banana, the sweeter the pancakes.
- 1 cup cottage cheese (preferably low-fat) Provides moisture and protein.
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup whole wheat or all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 pinch salt
Instructions
Preparation
- In a large mixing bowl, mash the ripe banana until smooth.
- Add in the cottage cheese and mix well.
- Crack in the two eggs and whisk until combined, creating a creamy mixture.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the banana-cottage cheese mixture, ensuring there are no lumps.
Cooking
- In a non-stick skillet over medium heat, lightly grease with cooking spray or a bit of butter.
- Pour 1/4 cup of batter onto the skillet for each pancake.
- Cook until bubbles form on the surface (about 2-3 minutes), then flip and cook for another 2-3 minutes until golden brown.
Serving
- Stack them high and serve warm with your favorite toppings.
Notes
These pancakes are customizable with toppings like berries, nut butter, or chocolate chips. For storage, keep in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2-3 days or freeze for longer.