🍓✨ Strawberry Vanilla Cottage Cheese Pancake Bites – Fluffy, Sweet & Protein-Packed
Fluffy, protein-packed pancake bites made with cottage cheese, fresh strawberries, and vanilla for a sweet and healthy breakfast treat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Total Time: 28 minutes
- Yield: 12 bites 1x
- Method: Breakfast
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup low-fat cottage cheese
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, diced
- Cooking spray or butter for greasing
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a mini muffin tin with cooking spray or butter.
- In a blender or food processor, combine the cottage cheese, eggs, flour, sugar, vanilla extract, baking powder, and salt. Blend until smooth.
- Fold in the diced strawberries gently.
- Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about 3/4 full.
- Bake for 15-18 minutes, or until the bites are puffed and golden.
- Let cool for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy warm!
Notes
These bites can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in the microwave if needed. For extra fluffiness, use full-fat cottage cheese.
Nutrition
- Calories: 120 per bite
- Sugar: 6g
- Fat: 4g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Protein: 8g