Description
These mini banana nut pancake bites are soft, protein-rich, and naturally sweetened with bananas. Perfect for a healthy breakfast, snack, or meal prep treat.
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 line with silicone cups. For air fryer, preheat to 330°F (165°C) and grease silicone molds.
Mix Wet Ingredients:
In a large bowl, whisk together the cottage cheese, mashed bananas, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.
Add Dry Ingredients:
Stir in almond flour, cinnamon, baking powder, and salt. Fold in the chopped walnuts.
Fill Molds:
Spoon the batter into the 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. Check doneness with a toothpick.
Cool & Serve:
Let them cool slightly before serving. Enjoy warm or chilled.
Notes
Nut Swaps: Use pecans, almonds, or sunflower seeds for nut-free version.
Flour Alternatives: Substitute with oat flour or gluten-free 1:1 flour blend.
Flavor Boosts: Add blueberries or mini chocolate chips.
Dairy-Free Option: Use dairy-free cream cheese or yogurt.
Low-Carb Version: Use 1 banana and add 1 extra egg.
Texture Tip: Blend cottage cheese if you prefer no curds.
Equipment Needed:
Mini muffin tin or silicone molds
Mixing bowl
Whisk or hand mixer
Measuring tools
Oven or air fryer
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baked or Air Fried
- Cuisine: American
