Cottage Cheese Banana Oat Protein Pancake Bites
These Cottage Cheese Banana Oat Protein Pancake Bites are a healthy, protein-packed breakfast or snack option! With simple ingredients like bananas, oats, and cottage cheese, they’re naturally sweetened, fluffy, and easy to make. Perfect for meal prep or on-the-go mornings.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 12-16 bites 1x
- Category: Breakfast, Snack
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ripe bananas
- 1 cup (240 g) cottage cheese
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup (90 g) rolled oats
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup (40 g) chocolate chips or blueberries (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a mini muffin tin or line with silicone liners.
- Blend the batter:
- In a blender, combine the bananas, cottage cheese, eggs, oats, baking powder, cinnamon (if using), and vanilla extract. Blend until smooth and well combined.
- Add optional mix-ins:
- If using chocolate chips or blueberries, fold them gently into the batter after blending.
- Fill the muffin tin:
- Spoon the batter evenly into the prepared mini muffin tin, filling each cup about 3/4 full.
- Bake:
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the bites are golden and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool and serve:
- Let the pancake bites cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Reheat in the microwave for 10-15 seconds.
- Freezing: Freeze the pancake bites in a single layer on a baking sheet, then transfer to a freezer-safe bag. Reheat from frozen in the microwave for 20-30 seconds.
- Add-ins: Customize with chopped nuts, shredded coconut, or dried fruit for added texture and flavor.