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Fluffy Protein-Packed Banana Oat Pancakes

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These fluffy protein-packed banana oat pancakes are quick, easy, and perfect for energizing mornings. Made with simple ingredients like bananas, oats, eggs, and cottage cheese, they deliver a satisfying, protein-rich breakfast.

Ingredients

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  • 2 medium ripe bananas, mashed
  • 1 cup (90g) old-fashioned rolled oats, ground into oat flour
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • ½ cup (120g) small-curd cottage cheese
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt
  • Cooking oil or butter for greasing the pan

Instructions

  1. Place 1 cup (90g) of old-fashioned rolled oats in your blender or food processor. Pulse until the oats reach a fine, powdery consistency, similar to all-purpose flour (about 30–45 seconds).
  2. In a medium bowl, mash 2 ripe bananas with a fork until mostly smooth with a few small lumps remaining (about 2 minutes).
  3. Add 2 large eggs (room temperature), ½ cup (120g) small-curd cottage cheese, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt to the mashed bananas. Whisk everything together until well combined (about 1 minute).
  4. In a separate bowl, stir together the freshly ground oat flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, and ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon.
  5. Slowly add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, folding gently with a spatula until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
  6. Heat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat and lightly grease with oil or butter. Wait until the surface feels hot but not smoking (about 2–3 minutes).
  7. Using a ¼-cup (60ml) measuring cup, pour batter onto the skillet. Cook for about 2-3 minutes on the first side, or until bubbles form on the surface and edges look set.
  8. Flip carefully and cook another 1-2 minutes until golden and cooked through.
  9. Transfer cooked pancakes to a warm plate or oven set to 200°F (95°C) while finishing the rest. Makes about 8 pancakes, serving 2–3 people.

Notes

Use ripe bananas for natural sweetness and moisture. Grind oats into fine flour to avoid dense pancakes. Room temperature eggs help with rise. Avoid overmixing the batter to keep pancakes fluffy. Medium heat is best to cook pancakes evenly without burning. Grease pan lightly to prevent sticking. If batter is too thick, add a splash of almond milk or water to loosen.

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