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Cottage Cheese Banana Pancakes

These fluffy and delicious pancakes are made with cottage cheese and ripe bananas, creating a soft and creamy breakfast that is healthier and family-approved.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 ripe bananas 2 ripe bananas, mashed Can be chunky for added texture.
  • 1 cup 1 cup cottage cheese Low-fat cottage cheese can be used.
  • 2 2 eggs Large eggs preferred.
  • 1 cup 1 cup all-purpose flour Can be substituted with gluten-free flour.
  • 1 teaspoon 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Optional for flavor.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth or leave some chunks for texture.
  2. Add the cottage cheese, eggs, and vanilla extract to the mashed bananas; mix until well combined.
  3. Gently fold in the flour until just incorporated; do not overmix.
Cooking
  1. Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and grease lightly with oil or butter.
  2. Pour about 1/4 cup of batter onto the skillet for each pancake.
  3. Cook for 2-3 minutes on each side or until golden brown and cooked through.
  4. Repeat with the remaining batter, keeping cooked pancakes warm in a low-heat oven if necessary.

Notes

These pancakes freeze well; let them cool completely before placing in a zip bag with wax paper between layers. Reheat in the microwave or a skillet. Top with chocolate chips, nuts, maple syrup, or yogurt for added flavor.