Fluffy Banana Cottage Cheese Pancakes

🖋️ Written by Emma

Why Make This Recipe

Fluffy Banana Cottage Cheese Pancakes are a delicious and nutritious way to start your day. They are packed with protein from the cottage cheese and are naturally sweetened with ripe bananas. This recipe is simple to make and perfect for breakfast or brunch. Plus, they are light and fluffy, making them a treat for everyone!

How to Make Fluffy Banana Cottage Cheese Pancakes

Ingredients:

• 1 cup cottage cheese
• 1 ripe banana, mashed
• 2 large eggs
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon sugar (optional)
• Butter or oil for cooking

Directions:

1. In a mixing bowl, combine the cottage cheese, mashed banana, and eggs until well blended.
2. In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and sugar.
3. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture until combined.
4. Heat a skillet or griddle over medium heat and add a little butter or oil.
5. Pour batter onto the skillet, using about 1/4 cup per pancake.
6. Cook until bubbles appear on the surface, then flip and cook until golden brown on the other side.
7. Serve warm with your favorite toppings.

How to Serve Fluffy Banana Cottage Cheese Pancakes

These pancakes are best served warm. You can top them with maple syrup, fresh fruits, yogurt, or even a sprinkle of nuts. Customize your toppings to suit your taste.

How to Store Fluffy Banana Cottage Cheese Pancakes

If you have leftover pancakes, let them cool completely. Then, place them in an airtight container and store them in the fridge for up to three days. You can also freeze them for up to a month. Just reheat them in the toaster or microwave when you want to enjoy them again.

Tips to Make Fluffy Banana Cottage Cheese Pancakes

• Make sure your cottage cheese is well-mixed to avoid lumps.
• Use a non-stick skillet for easier cooking and flipping.
• If the batter seems too thick, add a splash of milk to thin it out.
• Experiment with different toppings like honey, peanut butter, or chocolate chips for variety.

Variation

You can add cinnamon or vanilla extract to the batter for extra flavor. You can also mix in blueberries or chocolate chips for a tasty twist.

FAQs

1. Can I use a different type of cheese?
Yes, you can try ricotta cheese or even Greek yogurt for a different texture and taste.

2. Are these pancakes gluten-free?
You can easily make them gluten-free by using almond flour or gluten-free all-purpose flour.

3. Can I make the batter ahead of time?
It’s best to make the batter fresh, but you can prepare the dry ingredients in advance and mix them with wet ingredients just before cooking.

Fluffy Banana Cottage Cheese Pancakes

Delicious and nutritious pancakes made with cottage cheese and ripe bananas, perfect for breakfast or brunch.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 15 minutes mins

Total Time 25 minutes mins

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Breakfast, Brunch

Cuisine: American

Calories: 110

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

  

Main ingredients

• 1 cup cottage cheese Make sure the cottage cheese is well-mixed to avoid lumps.
• 1 ripe banana mashed banana
• 2 large eggs
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour Can substitute with gluten-free all-purpose flour for gluten-free option.
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon sugar (optional)
• Butter or oil for cooking Use a non-stick skillet for easier cooking.

Method

 

Preparation

1. In a mixing bowl, combine the cottage cheese, mashed banana, and eggs until well blended.
2. In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and sugar.
3. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture until combined.

Cooking

1. Heat a skillet or griddle over medium heat and add a little butter or oil.
2. Pour batter onto the skillet, using about 1/4 cup per pancake.
3. Cook until bubbles appear on the surface, then flip and cook until golden brown on the other side.

Serving

1. Serve warm with your favorite toppings like maple syrup, fresh fruits, yogurt, or a sprinkle of nuts.

Notes

You can add cinnamon or vanilla extract for extra flavor. Mix in blueberries or chocolate chips for a twist. Leftover pancakes can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 1 month.