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Easy Protein-Packed Banana Oat Pancakes

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A quick, healthy, and protein-rich pancake recipe using simple ingredients like bananas, oats, and cottage cheese, perfect for busy mornings.

Ingredients

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  • 2 medium ripe bananas, mashed
  • 1 cup (90 grams) rolled oats
  • 2 large eggs
  • ½ cup (120 ml) small-curd cottage cheese (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt
  • ½ cup (120 ml) milk (dairy or plant-based, e.g., unsweetened almond milk)
  • Coconut oil or butter for cooking

Instructions

  1. Place 1 cup (90 grams) of rolled oats in a blender or food processor. Pulse for about 30 seconds until you get a fine oat flour consistency.
  2. In a mixing bowl or blender, mash 2 ripe bananas with a fork until smooth but a few lumps are okay (about 1 minute). Add 2 large eggs, ½ cup (120 ml) cottage cheese, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and ½ cup (120 ml) milk. Blend or whisk until combined, roughly 1-2 minutes.
  3. In a separate bowl, stir together the oat flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, ½ teaspoon cinnamon, and a pinch of salt.
  4. Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring gently just until combined. Avoid overmixing. Let the batter rest for 5 minutes to thicken slightly.
  5. Warm a non-stick skillet over medium heat and add a small amount of coconut oil or butter. The pan should be hot enough that a drop of water sizzles but not smoking.
  6. Using a ¼ cup (60 ml) measure, pour batter onto the skillet. Cook for 2-3 minutes on the first side until bubbles form and edges look set. Flip carefully and cook another 2 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through. Adjust heat as needed.
  7. Transfer pancakes to a plate and keep warm while cooking the rest. Serve warm.

Notes

If batter is too thick, add a splash more milk; if too thin, add a spoonful of oat flour. Do not skip baking powder to avoid dense pancakes. Use medium heat to prevent burning. Batter can be prepared the night before and refrigerated. Optional add-ins include blueberries, nuts, or chocolate chips. For vegan version, replace eggs with flax eggs and cottage cheese with plant-based yogurt.

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