Description
Soft, protein-rich pancake bites made with cottage cheese, banana, oats, and eggs. These are perfect for breakfast meal prep or toddler-friendly snacks. Easy to blend, quick to bake, and endlessly customizable.
Ingredients
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1 ripe banana
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½ cup cottage cheese
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2 large eggs
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½ cup rolled oats
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½ tsp baking powder
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½ tsp vanilla extract
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¼ tsp cinnamon (optional)
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Pinch of salt
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Optional: mini chocolate chips, chopped nuts, or blueberries
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a mini muffin tin or use silicone liners.
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Blend banana, cottage cheese, eggs, oats, baking powder, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt until smooth.
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Stir in mix-ins like chocolate chips or berries.
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Fill muffin cups ¾ full.
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Bake 12–15 minutes or until golden. Cool 5 minutes in pan, then transfer to wire rack.
Notes
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For extra protein, add a scoop of vanilla protein powder.
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Use quick oats or oat flour for smoother texture.
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Bites can be frozen and reheated in the microwave.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snack
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 55
- Sugar: 1.5g
- Fat: 2g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
Keywords: banana oat protein muffins, cottage cheese pancakes, healthy banana oat bites, mini protein pancake muffins