The Best Cottage Cheese Banana Oatmeal Protein Pancakes (Ready in 15 Minutes!)

Transform your morning routine with these incredibly fluffy and protein-packed pancakes! As someone who’s always looking for ways to make breakfast both nutritious and delicious, I can’t tell you how excited I am to share this game-changing protein pancake recipe. Made with wholesome ingredients like cottage cheese, rolled oats, and ripe bananas, these pancakes deliver an impressive 8g of protein per serving while tasting absolutely delicious.

Why You’ll Love These Protein Pancakes

I’ve tested countless protein pancake recipes, and this one stands out for several reasons:

• They’re incredibly fluffy and moist, unlike many protein pancakes that can be dry and dense
• The cottage cheese adds protein while keeping the pancakes tender
• You can’t taste the cottage cheese at all – perfect for picky eaters!
• They’re naturally sweetened with banana – no added sugar needed
• Everything goes into the blender – minimal cleanup required

The Secret to Perfect Protein Pancakes

The magic of these pancakes lies in the combination of cottage cheese and rolled oats. The cottage cheese provides protein and moisture, while the oats create structure and add healthy fiber. When blended together with ripe banana, they create a perfectly smooth batter that cooks up into tender, golden pancakes every time.

Simple, Wholesome Ingredients

Each ingredient in these protein pancakes serves a purpose:

• Rolled oats create structure and add fiber
• Cottage cheese provides protein and moisture
• Ripe banana adds natural sweetness and binding properties
• Eggs help with structure and add extra protein
• Vanilla extract enhances the flavor
• Cinnamon adds warmth and complements the banana
• Baking powder ensures fluffy pancakes
• A pinch of salt balances the flavors

Master Tips for Perfect Pancakes

After making these countless times, I’ve discovered some key tips:

1. Use a really ripe banana – the spottier, the better for sweetness
2. Blend until completely smooth – no cottage cheese curds should be visible
3. Let the batter rest for 5 minutes before cooking – allows the oats to hydrate
4. Keep the heat at medium – too hot and they’ll brown before cooking through
5. Wait for bubbles to form before flipping – ensures even cooking

Make It Your Own

These pancakes are incredibly versatile. Here are some of my favorite variations:

• Add a scoop of vanilla protein powder for extra protein
• Fold in blueberries or chocolate chips after blending
• Top with almond butter and sliced bananas
• Drizzle with warm berry compote
• Add a sprinkle of chopped nuts for crunch

Meal Prep and Storage

These pancakes are perfect for meal prep! Here’s how to store them:

• Refrigerate: Stack between wax paper in an airtight container for up to 3 days
• Freeze: Place frozen pancakes in a freezer bag for up to 3 months
• Reheat: Pop in the toaster or microwave until warm

Recipe Card

Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4-6 pancakes
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cooking Time: 10 minutes
Calories: 150 per pancake

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup rolled oats
• 1/2 cup cottage cheese
• 1 ripe banana, mashed
• 2 large eggs
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
• Pinch of salt
• Cooking spray or butter for greasing

Directions:

1. Add all ingredients except cooking spray to a blender. Blend until completely smooth, about 1 minute.
2. Let batter rest for 5 minutes while heating a non-stick skillet over medium heat.
3. Lightly grease skillet with cooking spray or butter.
4. Pour 1/4 cup batter per pancake onto hot skillet.
5. Cook 2-3 minutes until bubbles form on surface and edges look set.
6. Flip and cook additional 1-2 minutes until golden brown.
7. Repeat with remaining batter.

Notes:

Freezes well for up to 3 months

Use very ripe bananas for best sweetness

Batter should be completely smooth after blending

Don’t skip the 5-minute rest time

Keep heat at medium to prevent burning

Add protein powder if desired

Give these protein-packed pancakes a try and share your creations! Tag us with #ProteinPancakePerfection – we’d love to see how you top yours. Happy cooking! 🥞