Description
These cottage cheese banana oat protein pancake bites are the ultimate gluten-free snack or breakfast. High in protein, quick to make, and kid-friendly too.
Ingredients
1 cup rolled oats (gluten-free)
1 ripe banana
¾ cup cottage cheese
2 eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
½ tsp cinnamon
1 tsp baking powder
Pinch of salt
Optional: ¼ cup blueberries or chocolate chips
Optional: 1 scoop protein powder
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line mini muffin tin.
2. Add oats, banana, cottage cheese, eggs, vanilla, cinnamon, baking powder, and salt to a blender.
3. Blend until smooth, about 30 seconds.
4. Pour into muffin cups ¾ full.
5. Add toppings like blueberries or chocolate chips if desired.
6. Bake 15–17 minutes until tops are golden and firm.
7. Cool for 5 minutes in pan, then transfer to rack.
Notes
Store in fridge for 5 days or freeze up to 3 months.
Reheat in microwave or toaster oven.
Serve with yogurt, nut butter, or fresh fruit.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snack
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: American, Gluten-Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2–3 bites
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3.5g
- Cholesterol: 20mg