This is a nutritious pancake made with oats – no other grains – sweetened with a banana, and given the protein boost of eggs & cottage cheese. They come out with a perfect pancake consistency, only a little more dense and hearty. I always make extra and freeze them (freezing instructions below), because they are an easily reheated breakfast for a fast morning, or made into an energizing snack by spreading a little natural peanut butter or coconut oil.
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Ingredients
2 eggs
1 cup low-fat cottage cheese
½ medium really ripe banana (freckle stage or beyond)
1 cup dry quick one-minute oats or whole rolled oats
½ teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Preparation
1. In a food processor or bender, add eggs and pulse to beat. Next, add cottage cheese and banana, processing until cottage cheese is smooth. Then, add the oats, baking powder and cinnamon. Process until well-combined.
2. Heat a flat skillet or griddle over medium heat. Coat skillet with non-stick cooking spray, or with a teaspoon butter or coconut oil.
3. Using a large spoon, ladle, or cookie scoop, pour in about ¼ cup of batter for one pancake. Cook each pancake about 2-3 minutes per side. You’ll know its ready to flip when the bubbles start to reach the center of the pancake. Flip and cook 2-3 minutes on the other side. Enjoy!
*Eat by themselves, with a little pure maple syrup and fresh berries, or spread with a nut butter and sprinkle with unsweetened coconut, granola, sliced bananas or sunflower seeds for a power snack.
*To freeze, let pancakes completely cool, then stack into a zip-top freezer bag. To reheat, microwave one pancake for 10 – 30 seconds (depending on your microwave), or toast them in the oven on a low-broil. Can be frozen for 3 months.
Prep time: 10 minutes
Total time: 20 minutes
Serving Size: 2 pancakes
Calories: 175 calories, Total Fat: 4.5 g, Saturated Fat: 1.3 g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1.0 g, Monounsaturated Fat: 1.4 g, Cholesterol: 103 mg, Sodium: 261 mg, Potassium: 177 mg, Total Carbohydrate: 22 g, Fiber: 3.0 g, Sugars: 6 g, Protein: 12.
Would these work well using only the egg white?
Hi Beth! Okay, yes, I would totally guess that you could (though I have not tested that – just FYI:) But you’ll want to use 2 egg whites for every egg. So use 4 egg whites here. And, if you’re vegan you can always substitute with ground flaxseed. Let me know how they turn out for you. We LOVE these.
They worked wonderfully with 4 egg whites. Thank you so much!
Thanks great to know Beth! I’m so happy that worked for you…which means it will work for others too;)
These pancakes were the best pancakes I have made on my weight loss journey! I spread them with fat free Greek yogurt and sprinkled fresh blueberries all over them! The batter was still good to use the next day! Thank You for this yummy breakfast! They made my mouth happy!
Sherri, I LOVE this comment! Love how you used the pancakes – and good to know about prepping the batter the day before! I just did that this weekend and had the same discovery!
Use plantains for bananas and this recipe gets better