Fluffy High Protein Banana Oat Pancakes (No Refined Flour, No Protein Powder)

Looking for fluffy, high-protein banana pancakes made without refined flour or protein powder? These cottage cheese pancakes are naturally sweetened with banana, blended in minutes, and packed with over 30g of protein per serving. Made with oats, chia and flax for added fibre, they’re the perfect balanced breakfast to support steady energy and keep you full all morning.

Method

1. Put the cottage cheese, banana, oats, chia seeds, flaxseeds and egg in a blender jug. Blend until smooth.

2. Leave the mixture to sit for 5 minutes. This allows the oats, chia and flax to absorb liquid and thicken - if you skip this step, the pancakes will be a bit "wet".

3. Add the baking powder and blend again briefly (about 5 seconds on low speed) to combine. Don't overdo this or they won't rise as well.

4. Warm a frying pan (I like a cast iron pan for this) over a medium heat and lightly grease with a little butter or olive oil.

5. Pour small rounds of batter into the pan. Keep them slightly thick and avoid spreading.
   Cook for 3-4 minutes until bubbles form and the edges look set.
   Flip carefully and cook for another 2-3 minutes until golden and cooked through.

6. Serve warm
   Add your chosen toppings and enjoy immediately.

Ingredients (Serves 1–2)

• 100g cottage cheese

• 1 medium ripe banana

• 35g organic oats

• 2 teaspoons chia seeds

• ½ tablespoon ground flaxseeds

• 1 egg

• 1 teaspoon baking powder

For cooking:

• A little butter or olive oil

Optional toppings:

• Fresh berries

• Natural yoghurt

• Nut butter

• Cinnamon

• A drizzle of maple syrup

Nutritional Overview (Approximate, per full batch)

• Protein: ~30–32g

• Carbohydrates: ~55–60g

• Fibre: ~9–10g

• Fat: ~15–18g

This recipe combines three powerful elements for lasting fullness:

Protein (30g+) for muscle maintenance and to help prevent mid-morning hunger.

Fibre (9–10g) promotes gut health and more gradual energy release.

Healthy fats in chia, flax and egg help to slow digestion and stabilise blood sugar.

The result is a breakfast that feels satisfying without being heavy - ideal if you want energy that lasts beyond 11am.