Cottage Cheese Banana Chip Pancakes

High-Protein, Kid-Friendly, and Freezer-Friendly

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If you’re searching for a healthy pancake recipe that’s both nutritious and delicious, these cottage cheese banana chocolate chip pancakes are your answer. They’re fluffy, naturally sweet from ripe bananas, and loaded with protein to keep you full longer.

Best of all, these pancakes are toddler-approved, freezer-friendly, and make a perfect quick breakfast for busy mornings.

Whether you’re making them for a lazy Sunday breakfast or prepping a freezer stash for busy mornings, these pancakes are a delicious way to fuel your day. Bonus: they’re toddler-approved!

Why you’ll love this cottage cheese pancake recipe!

• High-protein pancakes – packed with cottage cheese and eggs for lasting energy.
• Healthy toddler breakfast – soft texture, naturally sweet, and easy to chew.
• Meal prep friendly – store in the freezer for stress-free mornings.
• Naturally sweetened – no refined sugar, just ripe bananas and a touch of chocolate.

Pancakes are super fun to make with your little ones, and my toddler also loves these Mini Apple & Cinnamon Pancake stackers!

Ingredients you will need

Panty items, nothing fancy, and so easy to make! Just grab the following ingredients and get cookin’

• Very ripe bananas
• Cottage cheese
• Oat flour
• White flour or 1-1 GF flour
• Eggs
• Vanilla extract
• Baking powder
• Chocolate chips
• Butter for frying

How to Make Cottage Cheese Banana Chocolate Chip Pancakes

1. Blend the Cottage Cheese

Add the cottage cheese to a blender and blend until smooth. This makes the pancakes light and fluffy with no curdled texture.

2. Combine the Wet Ingredients

In a large mixing bowl, mash the bananas until smooth. Whisk in the eggs, vanilla extract, and the blended cottage cheese.

3. Mix the Dry Ingredients

In a separate bowl, combine oat flour, white flour, and baking powder.

4. Bring It Together

Add the dry ingredients to the wet and stir until just combined. Fold in chocolate chips.

5. Cook the Pancakes

Heat a frying pan over medium heat and melt a little butter. Pour the batter into small circles and cook until bubbles form on top, then flip and cook for another 1–2 minutes.

High Protein & Toddler Friendly!

Thanks to the cottage cheese and eggs, these pancakes are rich in protein, which helps keep both kids and adults satisfied. Bananas bring natural sweetness and potassium, while oat flour adds fiber for steady energy.

Their soft texture makes them perfect for toddlers, and they’re easy to cut into bite-sized pieces. For younger kids, you can reduce the chocolate or swap for fresh berries.

How to Freeze and Store Your Pancakes

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To store in the fridge: Keep pancakes in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

To freeze:

1. Let the pancakes cool completely.
2. Arrange them in a single layer on a baking sheet and freeze for 1 hour (this prevents sticking).
3. Transfer to a freezer bag or container and store for up to 2 months.

To reheat: Pop them in the toaster, microwave, or warm gently in a skillet.

Tips for the Best Pancakes

• Use very ripe bananas for maximum sweetness and moisture.
• Don’t overmix the batter — a few lumps are okay!
• For toddlers, you can reduce chocolate chips or swap them for blueberries.
• If you want to make these GF just sub your favorite 1-1 GF flour!

Ready to Try Them?

These Cottage Cheese Banana Chocolate Chip Pancakes are the perfect balance of healthy and indulgent. Make a batch this weekend — your future self (and your kids) will thank you when breakfast is ready in minutes.

In the mood for healthy waffles instead? Try our these Delicious Vegan and Gluten free waffles recipe!

If you decide to make these pancakes, please head over to my IG account and tag me in your creations!

Nadia xoxo