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Banana Bread Protein Pancakes

September 27, 2023 by Julie 279 Comments

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This recipe for banana bread protein pancakes is one of the most popular recipes I’ve shared on this blog. Made with banana, oats, cottage cheese, egg and cinnamon, it’s an easy, kid-friendly recipe that’s packed with protein and doesn’t require protein powder. The photos from this 2011 blog post recently got a little refresh and I hope you continue to enjoy this recipe for years to come!  

Banana Bread Protein Pancakes

Pancakes are one of life’s little gifts in the morning. They’re fluffy and fun and delicious but more often than not, after eating them, I initially feel overly stuffed only to feel hungry less than 2 hours later. I know this is likely because of a lack of fiber, protein and fat in traditional pancakes and while regular pancakes are wonderful and fantastic to eat when a craving hits, when it comes to pancakes I consume in my day-to-day life, I’d prefer them to pack a little more of a nutritional punch. And that’s where these bad boys come in.

Helloooo banana bread protein pancakes!

Banana Bread Protein Pancakes

These banana bread protein pancakes are a delicious, healthy and filling breakfast that feels like a special treat, especially if you take the time (it’s not much!) to make them on a busy weekday morning. And a big-time bonus: They were baby and toddler-approved in our house and one of all of our boys’ first favorite foods. I cannot tell you how many batches of these banana bread protein pancakes I made for our boys when they were younger. Thankfully the pancakes continue to be a recipe our boys request now that they’re (almost) all technically big kids and have stronger opinions about what they do and do not like. Banana bread protein pancakes = Like!

If you’d like to give this recipe a try, here’s everything you need to make a batch of banana bread protein pancakes in your house:

  • Old Fashioned Oats: These essentially become your “flour” but with more fiber and staying power.
  • Banana: The perfect touch of natural sweetness.
  • Egg: The nutrient-dense powerhouse that also serves to keep this recipe together
  • Cottage Cheese: The ingredient we can thank for the protein in this recipe! And if you hate cottage cheese, you cannot tell it’s in these pancakes, I promise!
  • Cinnamon: Adds flavor and makes the pancakes smell amazing!

banana bread protein pancakes

Banana Bread Protein Pancakes

As written, the below recipe makes a single serving of banana bread protein pancakes but it’s easy enough to double or triple to feed more people.

Banana Bread Protein Pancakes

If you decide to give these banana bread protein pancakes a try, I really hope you enjoy them as much as we do in our house!

Banana Bread Protein Pancakes

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Banana Bread Protein Pancakes

Banana Bread Protein Pancakes

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  • Author: Julie
  • Prep Time: 5 mins
  • Cook Time: 5 mins
  • Total Time: 10 mins
  • Yield: 1 serving 1x
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Made with banana, oats, cottage cheese, egg and cinnamon, banana bread protein pancakes are an easy, kid-friendly recipe packed with protein — no protein powder required!


Ingredients

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  • 1/2 cup old fashioned oats
  • 1/2 banana, mashed
  • 1/4 cup cottage cheese
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

Instructions

  1. Spray pan with cooking spray and heat to a medium heat
  2. Combine all ingredients in a small bowl and blend with an immersion blender until batter is relatively smooth and all ingredients are fully mixed
  3. Pour batter onto the warm pan to form four medium-sized pancakes
  4. Allow to cook until edges start to harden, about three minutes
  5. Flip pancakes and allow to cook until batter is no longer runny, about two more minutes
  6. Top with syrup and enjoy

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Additional Breakfast Recipes to Try

  • Egg White and Oatmeal Protein Pancakes
  • Cottage Cheese Zucchini Breakfast Bake
  • Three-Minute Egg White Oatmeal
  • High Protein Oat Bran
  • Chia Seed Oatmeal
  • Peanut Butter Cookie Dough Overnight Oats

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My name is Julie and I am a full-time blogger, new mama, fitness enthusiast (certified personal trainer and group exercise instructor) and food fanatic (mostly healthy... but also not-so-healthy) living in North Carolina with my husband, dog and baby boy. Thank you for visiting Peanut Butter Fingers! I hope you enjoy little glimpses into my life and have fun trying the sweaty workouts I frequently share and making some of my favorite recipes along the way!

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  2. ricky says

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    • ricky says

      May 28, 2013 at 8:41 pm

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  4. meg says

    July 2, 2013 at 4:34 pm

    These look great & I love how easy they would be for a nice change to my normal breakfast routine of yogurt & granola … but I don’t like bananas. Would anything else work? Blueberries? Applesauce? Thanks!

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  6. Kailee says

    August 27, 2013 at 8:23 am

    Hi, if I’m lactose intolerant what can I use instead of the cottage cheese?

    Thanks

    Reply
    • Kaitlyn says

      August 27, 2013 at 10:10 pm

      i’m also lactose intolerant and the cottage cheese actually doesn’t bother me, somehow. i know there are varying levels of lactose intolerance, though. cottage cheese is kind of a “secret” ingredient to make the pancakes super moist and fluffy, so i’m not sure what you could replace them with!

      Reply
    • Priya says

      January 7, 2014 at 1:29 pm

      i am lactose intolerant too, and like most, yogurt doesnt bother me. my guess would be that greek yogurt would work?

      Reply
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  8. Becca says

    October 19, 2013 at 1:42 pm

    Made these the other day! They were amazing! Thank you!

    Reply
    • peanutbutterfingers says

      October 19, 2013 at 4:37 pm

      So glad to hear this!

      Reply
  9. Michelle Barclay says

    November 20, 2013 at 3:08 pm

    I just discovered your blog, and absolutely LOVE it!
    I tried these banana bread protein pancakes this morning, and they were amazing! I wasn’t hungry all morning! I’m going to try the oatmeal protein pancakes next!
    Thank you so much for posting all these yummy recipes!

    Reply
  10. rudi says

    November 30, 2013 at 10:58 am

    I made these this morning!! and they were absolutely amazing!! Just like banana bread! Thanks for sharing the recipe!

    Reply
    • peanutbutterfingers says

      November 30, 2013 at 3:32 pm

      Yayyy!!

      Reply
  11. Ava says

    December 16, 2013 at 12:14 pm

    Just made these this morning! Tastey and easy just the way I like. What a great kickstart to what is bound to be an awesome day 🙂

    Reply
  12. Joann says

    February 10, 2014 at 12:15 pm

    These were delicious! And very easy! Thanks.

    Reply
  13. Kara says

    March 11, 2014 at 9:52 am

    These were so yummy!

    I hard a hard time flipping them though -any tips?

    Still tasted amazing though; I love the chewy texture that the oats add!

    Reply
  14. Ross Boardman says

    December 28, 2014 at 4:04 am

    I’ve tried these pancakes and they are pretty special. I got a waffle maker for Christmas specifically to see if I can make healthy waffles.

    Reply
  15. Robin says

    March 3, 2015 at 12:03 am

    My daughter (6) and I tried these today and we LOVE them. Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  16. Kara says

    March 20, 2015 at 10:52 am

    I substituted greek yogurt for the cottage cheese – worked great!

    Reply
  17. The Sunday Mode says

    February 15, 2016 at 3:39 am

    Wow these pancakes look so incredible, they’re definitely making me hungry. I’m not usually a fan of cottage cheese though, albeit I’ve never tried it within a recipe like this. I’ll have to try it out for myself!

    http://www.thesundaymode.blogspot.com.au

    Reply
  18. SujanaYoga says

    August 28, 2017 at 2:53 am

    Delicious! It looks simple. Thanks for the recipe.

    Reply
  19. Dorota says

    August 28, 2017 at 7:29 am

    Thanks for reposting this recipe, I tried it for the first time this weekend as an after workout breakfast, loved it so much that I had it today again. I made some modifications (almond milk & chocolate) and topped the pancakes with tahini. It’s prefect, thank you so much 🙂

    Reply
  20. Peggy Crawford says

    May 10, 2018 at 6:05 pm

    Can’t wait to try these pancakes for me and my 2 year old granddaughter that I keep every Monday. I love all your recipes and your various fun adventures and shenanigans! I enjoy your blog very much!

    Reply
  21. Mindy says

    October 29, 2018 at 4:57 pm

    This looks so good! I was just looking for a healthy banana bread recipe and I came across your blog. I’m going to explore more of your recipes now haha. It’s fall and I am getting ready to enjoy lots of yummy foods!

    Reply
  22. Corisa says

    November 8, 2019 at 9:41 am

    I’m officially obsessed with these!! Wondering if I can make ahead and freeze? Or how long would they last in the fridge? thank you!!

    Reply
  23. Ashley says

    November 11, 2022 at 11:10 am

    Julie, thank you so much for sharing this recipe. I have been making it for at least a decade now. I am more likely to have greek yogurt on hand than cottage cheese, so I usually make that swap.

    These are so easy and a great way to enjoy and change up my protein, rather than eating greek yogurt. Or cottage cheese, or eggs. If I am making them to use up bananas, I make 3, not 4, cakes on a skillet. If I make a batch, I pull out my electric griddle and generally end up with 1 extra.

    I love these with maple syrup and an extra sprinkling of cinnamon. They are especially good topped with some toasted walnuts and honey. Sometimes I get fancy and add some coconut whipped cream and nutmeg!

    Again, thanks so much, Julie!!

    Reply
    • Julie says

      November 14, 2022 at 10:52 am

      YAY!!! Thanks so much for taking the time to comment (and leave a rating — that helps so much)! I’m so glad you liked them!

      Reply
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