Blueberry Cottage Cheese Pancake Bites
High-Protein • Naturally Sweet • Kid-Friendly
Yield: 10–12 pancake bites
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 8–15 minutes
Ingredients
1 cup cottage cheese (full-fat or low-fat)
2 large eggs
½ ripe banana, mashed well
½ cup oat flour
(or almond flour for lower-carb option)
1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup (optional, for sweetness)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon baking powder
Pinch of salt
½ cup blueberries (fresh or frozen)
Optional Add-Ins
½ tsp cinnamon
1 tbsp chia seeds or ground flaxseed
Lemon zest (½ tsp) for extra brightness
Instructions
Step 1: Blend the Batter
Add cottage cheese, eggs, mashed banana, honey, and vanilla to a blender or food processor.
Blend until smooth and creamy (no visible curds).
Step 2: Mix Dry Ingredients
Pour the blended mixture into a bowl.
Gently whisk in:
Oat flour
Baking powder
Salt
Optional cinnamon or seeds
Step 3: Fold in Blueberries
Carefully fold in blueberries so they don’t burst.
Cooking Methods
Air Fryer Method (Best for Crisp Edges)
Preheat air fryer to 350°F (175°C).
Lightly grease silicone mini muffin cups or the air fryer basket.
Spoon batter into molds, filling ¾ full.
Air fry for 8–10 minutes, until:
Tops are set
Toothpick comes out clean
Cool for 5 minutes before removing.
Oven Method
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
Grease a mini muffin pan or line with silicone cups.
Fill each cavity ¾ full.
Bake for 12–15 minutes, until lightly golden and springy.
Let cool slightly before serving.
Serving Ideas
Drizzle with warm maple syrup
Top with Greek yogurt + honey
Dust lightly with powdered sugar
Serve with peanut butter or almond butter
Add fresh berries on the side
Storage & Meal Prep
Refrigerator: Store in airtight container up to 4 days
Freezer: Freeze up to 2 months
Reheat:
Air fryer: 2–3 minutes
Microwave: 20–30 seconds
Nutrition Highlights (Approx. per bite)
High protein
Naturally sweetened
No refined sugar (if honey is skipped)
Kid-friendly & great for breakfast or snacks
