Blueberry Cottage Cheese Pancake Bites

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Blueberry Cottage Cheese Pancake Bites

These bites are naturally flourless and gluten-free when using oat or almond flour.

  • Prep time: 5 minutes

  • Cook time: 10–15 minutes

  • Yields: 10–12 bites

Ingredients

  • Cottage Cheese: 1 cup

  • Eggs: 2 large

  • Banana: ½ ripe banana, mashed

  • Flour: ½ cup oat flour (or almond flour)

  • Sweetener: 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup (optional)

  • Leavening: 1 tsp baking powder

  • Flavor: 1 tsp vanilla extract and a pinch of salt

  • Fruit: ½ cup fresh or frozen blueberries

Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. Prepare Your Equipment:

    • For the Air Fryer: Line the basket with parchment paper or use silicone muffin liners.

    • For the Oven: Preheat to 190°C (375°F) and grease a mini-muffin tin or line a baking sheet.

  2. Mix the Base: In a medium bowl, whisk together the cottage cheese, eggs, mashed banana, vanilla, and honey (if using) until well combined. For a smoother texture, you can pulse these ingredients in a blender first.

  3. Add Dry Ingredients: Stir in the oat flour (or almond flour), baking powder, and salt. Mix until just combined. Gently fold in most of the blueberries, saving a few to press on top.

  4. Form the Bites: Drop rounded tablespoons of the batter onto your prepared tray or into muffin liners. Press the remaining blueberries into the top of each bite.

  5. Cook to Golden Perfection:

    • Air Fryer: Cook at 180°C (350°F) for 8–10 minutes until the centers are set and the tops are golden brown.

    • Oven: Bake for 12–15 minutes.

  6. Serve: Let them cool for a few minutes to firm up. They are delicious warm or chilled.

Recipe Tips

  • Texture: If you prefer a more “pancake-like” texture, blending the cottage cheese first makes the bites very light and airy.

  • Storage: These stay fresh in the fridge for up to 4 days, making them great for meal prep.

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