Servings: 2 (makes ~6 small pancakes)
SmartPoints (per serving): ~2–4 (depending on plan and ingredients)
High-Protein | No Added Sugar | Gluten-Free Option
🍌 Ingredients:
- ½ cup low-fat cottage cheese (1% or fat-free = 0–1 Points)
- 1 ripe banana, mashed (0 Points)
- 2 eggs
- ¼ cup quick oats (or oat flour — 2–3 Points)
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- Cooking spray or a few drops of olive oil for the pan
🥣 Instructions:
- In a blender or food processor, combine cottage cheese, banana, eggs, oats, baking powder, cinnamon, vanilla, and salt.
- Blend until smooth and fluffy (about 20–30 seconds).
- Preheat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat. Lightly spray with cooking spray.
- Pour small rounds of batter (about ¼ cup each) onto the pan. Cook for 2–3 minutes, or until bubbles form and edges firm up.
- Flip and cook another 1–2 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
- Serve warm with your favorite zero-Point toppings (ideas below).
🍽️ WW-Friendly Topping Ideas (0–1 Points):
- Fresh berries
- Sliced banana
- Cinnamon + a splash of vanilla extract
- Dollop of nonfat Greek yogurt
- Drizzle of sugar-free syrup
💡 Tips & Variations:
- For extra fluff, add ¼ tsp baking soda + a splash of lemon juice.
- Want it sweeter? Add a few drops of vanilla stevia or monk fruit.
- Use egg whites only to lower fat content (adjust cooking time slightly).