Fluffy Banana Cottage Cheese Pancakes

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Fluffy Banana Cottage Cheese Pancakes

Ingredients

  • 1 ripe banana, thoroughly mashed

  • ½ cup cottage cheese (small curd works best)

  • 2 large eggs

  • ½ cup all-purpose flour (or oat flour for a heartier texture)

  • ¼ tsp baking powder (essential for the “fluff”)

  • Pinch of salt

  • Optional: ½ tsp vanilla extract or a dash of cinnamon

  • Butter or oil for the skillet

Instructions

  1. Mix the Base: In a medium bowl, combine the mashed banana, cottage cheese, and eggs. Whisk them together until well combined.

    Pro-Tip: If you prefer a smoother texture without the cottage cheese “curds,” you can pulse these wet ingredients in a blender for 10 seconds.

  2. Add Dry Ingredients: Gently stir in the flour, baking powder, salt, and any optional spices. Mix until just combined—don’t overmix, or the pancakes will lose their fluffiness.

  3. Preheat the Pan: Heat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium-low heat. Add a small amount of butter or oil to coat the surface.

  4. Cook: Scoop about ¼ cup of batter per pancake onto the skillet. Cook for 3–4 minutes. Because of the moisture in the banana and cheese, these cook a bit slower than traditional pancakes.

  5. Flip: Once you see small bubbles forming on the surface and the edges look set, carefully flip them. Cook for another 2 minutes until golden brown on both sides.

  6. Serve: Top with fresh banana slices, a dollop of Greek yogurt (or whipped cream as shown in your photo), and a drizzle of maple syrup.

Why This Works

The cottage cheese melts slightly during cooking, creating a creamy, melt-in-your-mouth interior, while the eggs and baking powder provide the lift needed to keep them from being too dense.

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