Description
Protein-packed cottage cheese banana oat pancake bites deliver a nutritious breakfast punch. Compact morsels blend wholesome ingredients for healthy morning satisfaction you’ll savor with each delightful bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large eggs
- 2 ripe bananas
- 1 cup (240 g / 8.5 oz) cottage cheese
- 1 cup (90 g / 3.2 oz) rolled oats
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ cup (40 g / 1.4 oz) chocolate chips or blueberries
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Set oven to 350F (175C) and coat a mini muffin tin with non-stick spray or silicone liners to ensure easy release of pancake bites.
- Craft Batter: Blend ripe bananas, cottage cheese, eggs, rolled oats, baking powder, cinnamon, and vanilla extract until smooth and homogeneous, creating a protein-rich mixture with a silky texture.
- Customize and Distribute: Fold in chocolate chips or fresh blueberries evenly throughout the batter, then carefully fill each muffin cavity about three-quarters full to allow space for expansion during baking.
- Bake to Perfection: Place the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake for 12-15 minutes, watching for a golden-brown exterior and checking doneness with a toothpick inserted into the center.
- Cool and Serve: Rest pancake bites in the tin for five minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Serve warm or at room temperature as a nutritious breakfast or on-the-go snack.
Notes
- Optimize Banana Ripeness: Choose overripe bananas for maximum natural sweetness and smoother batter consistency, enhancing overall flavor and texture.
- Prevent Sticking: Use silicone mini muffin liners or generously spray non-stick cooking spray to ensure easy pancake bite removal without breaking.
- Balance Mix-in Quantities: Add chocolate chips or blueberries sparingly (about 2-3 tablespoons per batch) to maintain structural integrity and prevent sinking during baking.
- Master Baking Timing: Watch closely during the 12-15 minute baking window, as ovens vary; toothpick test is crucial for perfect doneness, preventing dry or undercooked centers.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3
- Calories: 185
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 11 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg