Description
Fluffy, protein-packed Banana Nut Cottage Cheese Pancake Bites are a sweet, healthy breakfast or snack. Easy to make in the oven or air fryer in just 20 minutes!
Ingredients
1 cup cottage cheese (full-fat or low-fat)
2 ripe bananas, mashed
3 large eggs
½ cup almond flour
1 tsp vanilla extract
½ tsp cinnamon
½ tsp baking powder
Pinch of salt
¼ cup chopped walnuts (or pecans)
Instructions
Preheat & Prep: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a mini muffin tin or use silicone cups. For air fryer, preheat to 330°F (165°C) and grease silicone molds.
Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk cottage cheese, mashed bananas, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.
Add Dry Ingredients: Stir in almond flour, cinnamon, baking powder, and salt. Fold in chopped walnuts.
Fill Molds: Spoon batter into prepared muffin tin or silicone molds, filling each about ¾ full.
Bake or Air Fry: Oven: Bake for 15–18 minutes until golden and set. Air fryer: Cook for 12–15 minutes, checking for doneness with a toothpick.
Cool & Serve: Let cool slightly, then serve warm or chilled as a snack.
Notes
Equipment Needed
Mini muffin tin or silicone molds
Mixing bowl
Whisk or hand mixer
Measuring cups and spoons
Air fryer (optional)
Oven (optional)
Notes & Variations
Nut Swaps: Substitute walnuts with pecans, almonds, or sunflower seeds for a nut-free option.
Flour Alternatives: Use oat flour or gluten-free 1:1 baking flour instead of almond flour for nut allergies.
Flavor Boosts: Add blueberries or chocolate chips for extra flavor.
Dairy-Free: Replace cottage cheese with dairy-free cream cheese or yogurt.
Low-Carb: Use one banana and an extra egg to reduce carbs.
Texture Tip: Blend cottage cheese for a smoother batter if you prefer no curds.
Nutrition Facts (Per Serving, 1 Pancake Bite)
Calories: 65 kcal
Protein: 3.5 g
Carbohydrates: 5.5 g
Fat: 3.5 g
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Cuisine: American