Protein Pancake Bowl Recipe
This Protein Pancake Bowl is a healthy and delicious breakfast option that combines the hearty texture of oats with the creamy richness of cottage cheese, all baked into a nutritious and satisfying dish. Perfectly sweetened with maple syrup and customizable with your favorite mix-ins like berries or chocolate chips, this recipe offers a convenient, high-protein start to your day.
- Author: Mia
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Main Ingredients
- ½ cup quick oats or oat flour
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp baking soda
- 1 egg
- ½ cup cottage cheese
- 1–2 tbsp maple syrup (or sweetener of choice)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1–2 tbsp milk of choice
Optional Mix-ins
- Berries (fresh or frozen)
- Chocolate chips
- Nuts
- Seeds
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a small oven-safe dish that is about 5–8 inches wide to prevent sticking.
- Combine Ingredients: In a blender, add the quick oats (or oat flour), baking powder, baking soda, egg, cottage cheese, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and milk. This forms the batter base for your pancake bowl.
- Blend Batter: Blend the mixture until it becomes completely smooth, ensuring that the oats are fully incorporated and the batter is lump-free.
- Pour Batter: Pour the blended batter into the prepared greased dish evenly spreading it out.
- Add Mix-ins (Optional): Gently fold in any optional mix-ins like berries, chocolate chips, nuts, or seeds to add extra texture and flavor without overmixing.
- Bake: Place the dish in the oven and bake for 20–25 minutes until the top turns golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, indicating it is fully cooked.
- Broil for Crust (Optional): For a golden, slightly crispy crust, broil the pancake bowl for 1–2 minutes. Watch carefully to avoid burning.
- Cool and Serve: Let the pancake bowl cool slightly before serving to allow it to firm up for easy scooping and eating.
Notes
- You can substitute oat flour with quick oats by blending oats into a fine powder before starting the recipe.
- Adjust the milk quantity to get your desired batter consistency; thicker batter will produce a denser pancake bowl.
- Feel free to use any milk variety such as dairy, almond, soy, or oat milk.
- For added protein, consider stirring in a scoop of protein powder before blending.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated and reheated gently before serving.
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