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Protein Pancake Bowl Recipe

4.9 from 65 reviews

A delicious and protein-packed pancake bowl made with oats, cottage cheese, and eggs, blended into a smooth batter and baked to a golden perfection. This recipe is customizable with your favorite mix-ins like berries, chocolate chips, nuts, or seeds, making it a wholesome and satisfying breakfast or snack option.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • ½ cup quick oats or oat flour
  • ½ tsp baking powder
  • ¼ tsp baking soda

Wet Ingredients

  • 1 egg
  • ½ cup cottage cheese
  • 12 tbsp maple syrup (or sweetener of choice)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 12 tbsp milk of choice

Optional Mix-ins

  • berries
  • chocolate chips
  • nuts
  • seeds

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a small oven-safe dish that is about 5 to 8 inches wide to prevent sticking.
  2. Combine Ingredients: Add the oats, baking powder, baking soda, egg, cottage cheese, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and milk into a blender for a smooth batter.
  3. Blend: Blend all the ingredients until completely smooth with no lumps to ensure an even texture.
  4. Pour Batter: Pour the blended batter into the prepared oven-safe dish evenly.
  5. Add Mix-ins: Gently fold in any optional mix-ins like berries, chocolate chips, nuts, or seeds to your liking for added flavor and texture.
  6. Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes until the top is golden and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, indicating it’s fully cooked.
  7. Broil for Crust (Optional): For an extra golden crust, broil the pancake bowl for 1 to 2 minutes, keeping a close eye to avoid burning.
  8. Cool and Serve: Allow the pancake bowl to cool slightly before serving to enjoy the perfect texture and flavor.

Notes

  • You can substitute oat flour with quick oats by blending them to a fine powder if needed.
  • Adjust the sweetness by varying the amount of maple syrup or your preferred sweetener.
  • Milk can be dairy or plant-based according to dietary preference.
  • Optional mix-ins add texture and flavor but can be omitted for a simpler bowl.
  • Use a toothpick test to ensure the pancake bowl is fully cooked.
  • Broiling is optional but adds a nice crisp top layer.

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