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High Protein Pancakes with Cottage Cheese and Air-Fried Bananas

These fluffy high protein pancakes are made with cottage cheese, eggs, and air-fried bananas for a thick, golden, protein-packed breakfast that tastes indulgent but fuels your day.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Servings: 8 pancakes
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 135
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups low fat cottage cheese
  • 4 eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 4 tbps sugar free maple syrup
  • 1.25 cups self raising flour
  • 2 ripe bananas
  • cinnamon

Method
 

  1. Air fry bananas at 375°F for 8–10 minutes until caramelized.
  2. Blend cottage cheese until smooth.
  3. Add eggs, vanilla, and syrup. Blend again.
  4. Fold in self-rising flour gently.
  5. Mash bananas and fold into batter.
  6. Cook batter in greased muffin rings over medium heat until fluffy and golden.

Notes

  • Do not skip blending the cottage cheese.
  • Medium heat is essential for even cooking.
  • Muffin rings ensure maximum fluffiness.

Nutrition (Per Pancake)

  • Calories: ~135
  • Carbs: ~17.5g
  • Fiber: ~1.5g
  • Protein: ~9g
  • Fat: ~3.25g
  • Net Carbs: ~16g