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Fluffy Banana Cottage Cheese Pancakes

Fluffy Banana Cottage Cheese Pancakes
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Fluffy Banana Cottage Cheese Pancakes combine ripe bananas and creamy cottage cheese to create a protein-packed, naturally sweet, and light breakfast treat. These pancakes are tender, fluffy, and easy to make with simple ingredients, perfect for a nutritious start or a comforting weekend brunch.

Ingredients

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Wet Ingredients

  • 2 very ripe bananas
  • 1 cup cottage cheese (fresh)
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Dry Ingredients

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour (or whole wheat flour for extra fiber, or gluten-free almond/oat flour)
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
  • ¼ teaspoon salt

For Cooking

  • Butter or oil (for greasing the skillet)

Optional Add-ins and Toppings

  • 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup (for added sweetness)
  • Blueberries, chopped nuts, or dark chocolate chips (mixed into batter)
  • Fresh banana slices, Greek yogurt, maple syrup, honey, chopped nuts, powdered sugar, or nut butter (for serving)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Batter: Mash the ripe bananas in a mixing bowl until mostly smooth but still with some small lumps. Add the cottage cheese and eggs, and mix gently but thoroughly until combined. Stir in the vanilla extract for added aroma.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon (if using), and salt to evenly distribute the ingredients throughout the batter.
  3. Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures: Pour the dry ingredients into the banana mixture and fold gently until just combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the pancakes tender and light; a few small lumps are fine.
  4. Cook the Pancakes: Heat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat and lightly grease with butter or oil. Spoon the batter onto the pan in desired pancake sizes. Cook for 2-3 minutes until bubbles form on the surface, then flip carefully and cook another 2 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
  5. Serve Warm: Transfer cooked pancakes to a warm plate and cover loosely while cooking the remaining batter. Serve immediately for best fluffy texture, topped with optional fresh banana slices, Greek yogurt, and maple syrup or honey.

Notes

  • The riper the bananas, the sweeter and more flavorful your pancakes will be.
  • Fold the batter until just combined to keep pancakes tender and light.
  • Cook pancakes over medium heat to ensure even cooking without burning the edges.
  • Allow the batter to rest for 5 minutes before cooking to activate the baking powder for fluffier results.
  • Use fresh cottage cheese for the best creamy texture and flavor.
  • Keep cooked pancakes warm in a low oven (200°F/90°C) covered loosely with foil.
  • Leftover pancakes store well up to 3 days in the refrigerator and can be frozen for up to 2 months.

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