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Stacked cottage cheese pancakes with glossy golden caramelized banana slices baked into the surface

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Caramelized Banana Cottage Cheese Pancakes

Recipe by Ailene

These simple blender pancakes feature thinly sliced bananas pressed directly into the wet batter, creating a sticky, caramelized crown on every single one as they cook. Anchored by hearty rolled oats and whole-milk cottage cheese, the batter yields a thick, exceptionally fluffy texture and a deeply satisfying breakfast made with a blender and skillet.

  • Total Time15 minutes
  • Yield3 to 4 pancakes (serves 1) 1x

Ingredients

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Pancake Batter

  • 1 small ripe banana, divided
  • ½ cup (48 g) old-fashioned rolled oats
  • ⅓ cup (75 g) whole milk (4%) cottage cheese
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt

For the Pan

  • 1 tablespoon (14 g) unsalted butter

Instructions

  1. Prep the banana: Slice half of the banana into thin rounds and set aside. Break the remaining half into a blender jar.
  2. Blend and rest: To the blender, add the rolled oats, cottage cheese, egg, vanilla extract, cinnamon, baking powder, and kosher salt. Blend on high until the batter is completely smooth, about 30 to 45 seconds. Let the batter rest in the blender for 5 minutes so the oats can hydrate and thicken.
  3. Heat the skillet: Place a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the butter and let it melt until it begins to foam and lightly sizzle.
  4. Pour the batter: Pour the resting batter into the skillet in 3 to 4 separate pools. Immediately arrange 3 or 4 of the reserved banana slices on top of each wet pancake.
  5. Cook and caramelize: Cook until the edges look set and a few bubbles burst on the surface, about 2 to 3 minutes. Carefully flip each pancake and cook for another 1 to 2 minutes, until the banana slices are deeply browned and caramelized on the bottom. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • Why it works: Giving the oat-based batter a brief 5-minute rest before cooking gives the starches time to absorb the liquids, resulting in a significantly taller, fluffier pancake that holds its shape in the pan.
  • Flavor pitfall: Don’t skip the kosher salt. Because there is no added sugar in this batter, the pinch of salt is essential to pull the natural sweetness out of the banana and vanilla.

Nutrition (per serving — estimates)

Calories: 518 | Total Carbs: 58g (Fiber: 7g, Sugar: 16g) | Fat: 22g (Saturated: 11g) | Protein: 22g

Nutritional values are approximate, based on standard reference data (USDA FoodData Central). Actual values vary by brand and exact measurements. For precision, use a tracker like MyFitnessPal or Cronometer.

  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Resting Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 5 minutes
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Pan-Fry
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 batch
  • Calories: 518
  • Sugar: 16g
  • Fat: 22g
  • Saturated Fat: 11g
  • Carbohydrates: 58g
  • Fiber: 7g
  • Protein: 22g

Find it online: https://foodtrackergirl.com/2026/09/25/single-serve-caramelized-banana-cottage-cheese-pancakes/