Blueberry Cottage Cheese Pancake Bites
For a lower-carb version, almond flour can replace oat flour. If you are following a high-protein eating style, these little bites can easily become part of a satisfying breakfast when served alongside Greek yoghurt, eggs, berries, or another protein-rich food.
Recipe Details
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10–18 minutes
Total Time: About 25 minutes
Servings: 10–12 pancake bites
Cuisine: American-inspired
Category: Breakfast, Snack
Cooking Methods: Air Fryer or Oven
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
1 cup cottage cheese
2 large eggs
½ ripe banana, mashed
½ cup oat flour
1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup, optional
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon baking powder
Pinch of salt
½ cup fresh or frozen blueberries
Optional Additions
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon nutmeg
1 tablespoon chia seeds
1 tablespoon ground flaxseed
1 tablespoon mini dark chocolate chips
A little lemon zest
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Cottage Cheese Mixture
Add the cottage cheese, eggs, mashed banana, vanilla extract, and optional honey or maple syrup to a mixing bowl.
Whisk everything together until well combined.
For smoother pancake bites, you can blend the cottage cheese mixture in a blender or food processor for about 20–30 seconds. This creates a smoother batter with fewer visible cottage cheese curds.
If you enjoy a slightly more textured pancake bite, simply mix everything by hand.
Step 2: Add the Dry Ingredients
Add the oat flour, baking powder, and pinch of salt.
If using cinnamon, chia seeds, or ground flaxseed, add them now as well.
Stir gently until the ingredients are just combined.
Avoid overmixing because excessive mixing can make the pancake bites denser.
The batter should be thick but spoonable. If it seems extremely thin, allow it to sit for 2–3 minutes so the oat flour can absorb some of the moisture.
If the batter is still too loose, add another tablespoon of oat flour.
Step 3: Add the Blueberries
Gently fold the blueberries into the batter.
If using frozen blueberries, there is no need to thaw them first. Add them directly from the freezer.
Be gentle when mixing so the blueberries do not break apart and turn the entire batter purple.
Step 4: Prepare the Air Fryer
Preheat your air fryer to 350°F (175°C) for approximately 3 minutes.
Lightly grease silicone muffin cups or small oven-safe silicone moulds.
Divide the batter between 10–12 small moulds.
Do not fill the moulds completely because the pancake bites will puff slightly as they cook.
Step 5: Air Fry
Place the filled silicone moulds into the air fryer basket.
Air fry at 350°F (175°C) for approximately 9–12 minutes.
Cooking time can vary depending on the air fryer and the size of your moulds.
The pancake bites are ready when the tops are lightly golden and the centres are set.
Insert a toothpick into the centre of one bite. If it comes out mostly clean, they are ready.
Allow them to cool for several minutes before removing them from the moulds.
Step 6: Oven Method
If you prefer using the oven, preheat it to 350°F (175°C).
Lightly grease a mini muffin pan or use silicone muffin cups.
Divide the batter evenly between the cups.
Bake for approximately 15–18 minutes, or until the tops are lightly golden and the centres are set.
Let the pancake bites cool for 5 minutes before removing them from the pan.
How to Serve
These blueberry pancake bites are delicious served warm or at room temperature.
For a high-protein breakfast, serve them with plain Greek yoghurt and fresh berries.
You can also add:
A spoonful of Greek yoghurt
Fresh blueberries
Sliced banana
A small drizzle of honey
A little peanut or almond butter
A sprinkle of cinnamon
Chia seeds
A light drizzle of maple syrup