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Cottage Cheese Banana Oat Protein Pancake Bites Recipe

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  • Author: admin
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 12-14 pancake bites
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Low Fat

Description

These Cottage Cheese Banana Oat Protein Pancake Bites are a healthy and delicious snack or breakfast option. Combining ripe banana, protein-rich cottage cheese, and wholesome oats, these mini pancake bites are packed with flavor and nutrition. Perfect for meal prep, they are easy to make in a mini muffin tin and baked to golden perfection with optional mini chocolate chips for extra sweetness.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

  • 1 ripe banana, mashed
  • 1/2 cup cottage cheese
  • 1/2 cup rolled oats
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt

Optional Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips

For Greasing

  • Cooking spray or butter (for greasing the muffin tin)

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Grease: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a mini muffin tin thoroughly with cooking spray or butter to prevent sticking.
  2. Blend Ingredients: In a blender, combine the mashed banana, cottage cheese, rolled oats, eggs, vanilla extract, cinnamon, baking powder, and salt. Blend the mixture until smooth and well combined, ensuring a uniform batter.
  3. Add Chocolate Chips: If desired, stir in the mini chocolate chips into the blended batter gently to distribute them evenly without overmixing.
  4. Fill Muffin Tin: Pour the batter into the prepared mini muffin tin, filling each cup about three-quarters full to allow room for rising during baking.
  5. Bake: Place the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake for 12-15 minutes. Bake until the pancake bites turn golden brown and puff up, indicating they are cooked through.
  6. Cool and Serve: Remove the muffin tin from the oven and let the pancake bites cool for about 5 minutes before removing and serving. This helps them set and makes handling easier.

Notes

  • You can substitute rolled oats with quick oats for a smoother texture.
  • If you prefer a vegan version, use flax eggs and a vegan cottage cheese alternative, though texture and protein content may vary.
  • These pancake bites can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or frozen for longer storage.
  • Feel free to add nuts or dried fruits for extra texture and flavor.
  • Cooking spray or butter can be used interchangeably for greasing the muffin tin based on preference.

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