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High Protein Cottage Cheese Pancake Bowl (Blended & Baked) - A Cozy, Satisfying Breakfast

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 2 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup cottage cheese (2% or full-fat for best texture)
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 cup rolled oats (or quick oats)
  • 1/2 ripe banana (or 2–3 teaspoons honey or maple syrup)
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt
  • Optional: 1 scoop vanilla or unflavored whey/casein protein (reduce oats to 1/3 cup if adding)
  • Optional spices: 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon or a pinch of nutmeg
  • Optional mix-ins: 2 tablespoons mini chocolate chips, blueberries, or chopped nuts
  • For topping: fresh berries, yogurt, nut butter, maple syrup, or a dusting of cinnamon

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven: Set to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease an oven-safe bowl or 2 small ramekins.
  • Blend the base: Add cottage cheese, egg, oats, banana (or sweetener), baking powder, vanilla, and salt to a blender. Blend until very smooth, 20–30 seconds. If using protein powder, add it and pulse again. The batter should be pourable but thick.
  • Taste and adjust: For more sweetness, add a touch of honey or maple. For a thicker, cake-like bowl, add a tablespoon more oats.
  • Fold in extras: Stir in chocolate chips, blueberries, or nuts if using. Don’t blend them.
  • Pour and bake: Pour into your prepared bowl. Bake 18–24 minutes, until the center is set and a toothpick comes out mostly clean. For a gooier, custardy center, bake on the lower end of the range.
  • Finish and serve: Let cool 2–3 minutes. Add toppings like berries, a drizzle of maple syrup, or a spoonful of peanut butter. Eat warm with a spoon.