Description
This Protein Pancake Bowl is a nutritious and delicious breakfast option combining the wholesome goodness of oats, cottage cheese, and eggs. Perfectly baked to golden perfection, it offers a satisfying texture and a protein-packed start to your day. Customize with your favorite toppings like berries, nuts, or chocolate chips for an energizing and flavorful meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients
- 1/2 cup quick oats or oat flour
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp baking soda
Wet Ingredients
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup cottage cheese
- 1–2 tbsp maple syrup (or sweetener of choice)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1–2 tbsp milk of choice
Optional Add-ins
- Optional: berries, chocolate chips, or nuts
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Dish: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a small oven-safe baking dish, bowl, or ramekin. A 5×7 inch baking dish works well for this recipe.
- Blend Ingredients: Add all the main ingredients—quick oats or oat flour, baking powder, baking soda, egg, cottage cheese, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and milk—to a blender. Blend until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Pour Batter and Add Mix-ins: Pour the smooth batter into the prepared greased baking dish. Gently fold in optional berries, chocolate chips, or nuts if using, distributing them evenly through the batter.
- Bake the Pancake Bowl: Bake the batter in the preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Optional Broiling for Crispiness: For a crispier top, broil the baked pancake bowl for 1 to 2 minutes at the end of baking. Keep a close watch to prevent burning.
- Serve and Enjoy: Top your protein pancake bowl with your favorite toppings such as additional syrup, nut butter, or fresh fruit. Serve warm for best results.
Notes
- You can substitute oat flour with quick oats by blending them into a fine powder before measuring.
- Adjust the milk quantity to achieve a batter consistency that is pourable but not too thin.
- Feel free to customize your bowl with nuts, berries, or chocolate chips for added texture and flavor.
- Keep an eye on the broil step as the pancake bowl can brown quickly.
- For a dairy-free version, use a plant-based milk and vegan cottage cheese alternative.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: protein pancake bowl, healthy breakfast, baked pancakes, cottage cheese pancakes, protein-packed breakfast
