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Stack of banana cottage cheese pancakes topped with banana slices, walnuts, and maple syrup, served with blueberries.

Fluffy Cottage Cheese Banana Pancakes (High Protein, 15-Min Recipe)


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  • Author: Emily
  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: Serves 2

Description

These cottage cheese banana pancakes are the perfect high-protein breakfast—quick, fluffy, and naturally sweetened with ripe banana and oats. Made in just one blender, they’re ideal for busy mornings and kid-friendly meal prep.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 cup cottage cheese
  • 1 medium ripe banana
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 cup old fashioned oats

Instructions

Step 1 – Make the Batter
Add the following ingredients to a blender in this order: cottage cheese, ripe banana, egg, vanilla extract, baking powder, cinnamon, and rolled oats. Blend on high for 45 seconds, or until the batter is smooth and creamy.

Step 2 – Preheat the Pan
Heat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium-high heat. Let it warm fully before adding any grease or batter. Once hot, lightly grease with butter, cooking spray, or oil.

Step 3 – Cook the Pancakes
Pour about ¼ cup of batter for each pancake onto the pan. Let them cook for about 2 minutes until bubbles form and the edges look set. Flip and cook another 1 minute on the other side. Do not press the pancakes down—they need space to stay fluffy.

Step 4 – Serve and Enjoy
Remove from heat and serve warm. Top your cottage cheese banana pancakes with banana slices, berries, maple syrup, nuts, or your favorite toppings.

 

Step 5 – Store Leftovers
Let pancakes cool completely. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days or freeze in a single layer for up to 1 month. Reheat in the toaster or skillet for best texture.

Notes

Use ripe bananas: The riper the banana, the sweeter your pancakes will be—no added sugar needed.

 

Choose quality cottage cheese: Full-fat or 1% cottage cheese works best. If yours is very watery, drain a little before blending.

  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 4 pancakes
  • Calories: 328kcal
  • Sugar: 11g
  • Sodium: 617mg
  • Fat: 6g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3g
  • Trans Fat: 0.01g
  • Carbohydrates: 46g
  • Fiber: 7g
  • Protein: 23g
  • Cholesterol: 86mg