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Barely Banana Protein Pancakes

September 12, 2016 by Lindsay 85 Comments

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These Barely Banana Protein Pancakes are made with just 4 simple ingredients. They’re a kid-friendly breakfast or snack recipe that can be made quickly in the blender!

These Barely Banana Protein Pancakes are made with just 4 simple ingredients. They're a kid-friendly breakfast or snack recipe that can be made quickly in the blender!

Note- I was provided a free copy of this cookbook. All opinions are my own.

Hi Friends!

I have a special treat for you guys today (Be sure to read the whole post!) If you’ve been paying attention in my toddler meals posts, you probably know that we’re breakfast creatures of habit around here. Now, I’m totally fine with that, but it is fun to change things up every once and a while. So when my friend and fellow RD Katie from Mom’s Kitchen Handbook reached out to me to check out her new cookbook, I jumped at the chance when I realized it was ALL ABOUT BREAKFAST!

Rise & Shine: Better Breakfast For Busy Moms

Rise And Shine: Better Breakfasts for Busy Moms (affiliate link) is packed with 75 super easy breakfast recipes that all sound phenomenal. In this digital world, it’s been a while since I looked through a physical cookbook but I definitely spent some time tagging some recipes to try in this one.

A few that immediately caught my eye were:

rise and shine recipes

Photo Credit: Erin Scott

PB Waffle Iron Sandwich
Milk & Cereal Bars
A Green Smoothie (even the kids will love)

Actually I pretty much wanted to try all of them, so huge congrats to Katie for writing such a phenomenal cookbook….but these Barely Banana Protein Pancakes were the first recipe I tried. And they were a huge hit! They’re similar to my Sweet Potato Protein Pancakes but with a little bit different twist.

barely banana protein pancakes

Squish and I both loved them and Katie’s been kind enough to let me share the recipe with you guys!

Here’s how you make them:

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  • 3 eggs
  • 1 cup oats
  • 1 1/3 cup cottage cheese
  • 1 small ripe banana
  • oil or butter for greasing skillet
  • blueberries for topping, optional

Instructions

  1. Combine eggs, oats, cottage and banana in a blender and blend until smooth.
  2. Pour into a greased skillet and cook like regular pancakes.
  3. (I made about 18 silver dollar sized pancakes)

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I added some cinnamon to mine…and instead of syrup, I just defrosted some frozen blueberries and smashed them up to make a sauce!

These Barely Banana Protein Pancakes are made with just 4 simple ingredients. They're a kid-friendly breakfast or snack recipe that can be made quickly in the blender!

Now, did you note that these pancakes require a blender? Well here’s the good news. We have a blender to give away to one of you! And not just any blender….A Nutri Ninja!

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Enjoy!

–Lindsay–

 

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About Lindsay

Lindsay Livingston is a Registered Dietitian and new mom from Columbus, Ohio. On her blog, she shares simple, healthy recipes, nutrition tips, workouts and snapshots of her life. Follow her on Twitter @LeanGrnBeanBlog and Instagram @TheLeanGreenBean and be sure to subscribe via RSS or email so you never miss a post!

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  1. Sara says

    September 12, 2016 at 5:06 AM

    Best busy day beak fast- plain Greek yogurt, banana and peanut butter

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  2. Haley says

    September 12, 2016 at 6:30 AM

    Mine is plain Greek Yogurt with Granola or nuts and fruit. It’s easy to grab as I’m heading out the door and keeps me full until lunch!

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  3. Lindsay says

    September 12, 2016 at 6:52 AM

    This recipe will break me out of my breakfast rut

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  4. Amanda Hernandez says

    September 12, 2016 at 7:06 AM

    For busy mornings, I love overnight oats!

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  5. Jenny says

    September 12, 2016 at 7:40 AM

    I often eat Peanut Butter and Banana on Whole Wheat toast. Quick, easy and delicious!

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  6. Dietitian Jess says

    September 12, 2016 at 7:41 AM

    Overnight oats are pretty much my lifeline during the work week- delicious and easy!

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  7. Katie says

    September 12, 2016 at 8:06 AM

    I try plan in advance for busy mornings with overnight oats, or re-heated steel cut oats. Don’t think I will ever tire of oatmeal!

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  8. Kim says

    September 12, 2016 at 8:20 AM

    Overnight oats or a bowl of cereal are my go-to morning breakfasts.

    Reply
  9. Lexa says

    September 12, 2016 at 8:47 AM

    I pull out a banana muffin from the freezer and head out the door. Thank goodness for food prepping.

    Reply
  10. Meghan says

    September 12, 2016 at 9:00 AM

    My quick morning go to breakfast is a berry spinach smoothie! I would love to check out her cookbook for some new recipes!

    Reply
  11. Karen @ Seasonal Cravings says

    September 12, 2016 at 9:11 AM

    These would be a huge hit with my kids and so easy. Thanks for the idea!

    Reply
  12. Jessica M says

    September 12, 2016 at 9:21 AM

    My ultimate go-to breakfast for busy mornings is a delicious bowls of hot cereal with all my favorite additions! I mix a serving of Bob’s Red Mill 10-grain hot cereal with unsweetned almond milk, chia seeds, flax, and a mashed banana and then microwave for 1 minute 30 seconds. I mix in 1/2 tbs each cocoa powder, protein powder, peanut flour, plus a small amount of cinnamon. Last, I swirl in 1/2 tbs of creamy all-natural peanut butter. It’s like a guilt-free peanut butter cup!! It doesn’t sound like a busy morning breakfast, but I have made this so often now that I have everything done to a science… I’ve gotten pretty fast at this!

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  13. ANNE BEER says

    September 12, 2016 at 9:21 AM

    I LOVE A PROTEIN SHAKE WHEN I’M IN A RUSH, THIS PRIZE WOULD COME IN REAL HANDY FOR EVERY MEAL. THANKS FOR SHARING THE PANCAKE RECIPE LOOKS YUMMY!!

    Reply
  14. Sydney says

    September 12, 2016 at 9:33 AM

    My old roommate turned me onto homemade egg&cheese sandwiches using a microwaved scrambled egg that fits perfectly on an English muffin, or toast, whatever we have on hand. Life with babies and going back to work has led to lots of smoothies with chia & oatmeal to help boost milk production, though!

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  15. Brooke says

    September 12, 2016 at 9:46 AM

    Cereal is my favorite go-to breakfast during the week. Sometimes on the weekend I will make a quiche and each during the week, but it’s usually cereal. These pancakes look delicious!

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  16. Michelle prz. says

    September 12, 2016 at 10:14 AM

    I love homemade egg, Canadian bacon, cheese and whole grain muffin sandwiches.

    Reply
  17. Alexandria Hardy RDN LDN says

    September 12, 2016 at 10:18 AM

    We make breakfast burritos and freeze them for the ultimate healthy, delicious, portable breakfast. With a toddler and a baby due next week, I would love this cookbook and NINJA to make mornings that much easier 🙂

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  18. Stephanie says

    September 12, 2016 at 10:24 AM

    Smoothies are my favorite go to breakfast on busy mornings. As long as I add protein powder, they keep me full for a few hours!

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  19. Sonya bukheimer says

    September 12, 2016 at 10:35 AM

    I make and double your no bake granola bars, wrap indiidually and freeze on the weekend. Then have one granola bar and a hard boiled egg for breakfast. I substitute chopped almonds for rice Chex.

    Reply
  20. Jordan K says

    September 12, 2016 at 10:37 AM

    Overnight oats are always great for on the go mornings!

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  21. Caylin says

    September 12, 2016 at 10:52 AM

    Oats!! Topped with crunchy nuts and cranberries

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  22. Amy Dougan says

    September 12, 2016 at 11:06 AM

    Yogurt and berries!

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  23. Corrine Harris says

    September 12, 2016 at 11:10 AM

    I love a green smoothie for quick mornings. They are nutritious, quick to make, and yummy!

    Reply
  24. Holly H. says

    September 12, 2016 at 11:54 AM

    Definitely some overnight oats or a smoothie! Totally quick and easy!

    Reply
  25. Heather Mason says

    September 12, 2016 at 12:00 PM

    On busy mornings I’m a cereal with fruit girl. But I love pancakes!! This version looks awesome, can’t wait to try.

    Reply
  26. Jenny says

    September 12, 2016 at 1:00 PM

    Go to breakfast — tater tot egg muffin. Also great for lunch and dinner!!

    Reply
  27. Carol says

    September 12, 2016 at 1:02 PM

    Usually a protein shake right after working out (which is early morning) and 2 eggs on the run. I always have your Quinoa Breakfast bars in the freezer and grab one if I don’t have any eggs made in advance.

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  28. Tracy says

    September 12, 2016 at 1:14 PM

    I always go for a smoothie!

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  29. Jillian says

    September 12, 2016 at 1:17 PM

    Egg muffins with peppers, onions, and cheese!

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  30. ErikaMC says

    September 12, 2016 at 1:21 PM

    I always try to get my breakfast the night before and prepare overnight oats. If I forget to do that then I’ll have toast with peanut butter and a banana or I keep homemade pancakes in the freezer.

    Reply
  31. Katie says

    September 12, 2016 at 1:52 PM

    Um…that photo of squish? The cutest. Thank you for featuring my book!

    Reply
  32. anastacia mosher-arnold says

    September 12, 2016 at 2:00 PM

    My go to busy morning breakfast is a banana, one of my single serve almond butter packets, and a handful of almonds. Mostly because I can eat them in the car.

    Reply
  33. Kaci Cheeseman says

    September 12, 2016 at 2:17 PM

    My go-to is what I call the #BOSS (big ‘ole smoothie/shake)! I blend frozen fruit or frozen yam, almond-coconut milk, protein powder/PB2, ice, matcha powder, and different extracts to change up the flavors.

    I have a tub of cottage cheese in my fridge that needs to be used before it expires, and I think this is the perfect recipe!

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  34. Heather says

    September 12, 2016 at 3:30 PM

    Busy mornings are either leftover thawed frozen pancakes smeared with homemade nut butter OR a banana coffee smoothie with ground chia, oat bran, and nut milk! Often our ‘cakes are of the banana-egg-oat variety, but never yet with cottage cheese — great idea. Thanks, and cheers!

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  35. kristy garcia says

    September 12, 2016 at 3:50 PM

    my go to is an apple with a tablespoon of peanut butter , and if I feel super hungry I will add in half a banana and a handful of walnuts……yum

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  36. Amanda Cohen says

    September 12, 2016 at 3:56 PM

    Overnight oats! I make all sorts of versions but my go-to lately has been peanut butter and jelly. So I combine oats, almond milk, greek yogurt, nut butter and fruit preserves.

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  37. Angie says

    September 12, 2016 at 3:57 PM

    For busy mornings I love smoothies! I usually have almond milk, vanilla protein powder, cocoa powder, PB powder and frozen bananas.

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  38. Sarah says

    September 12, 2016 at 4:14 PM

    For busy mornings I like doing a yogurt bowl made of greek yogurt, fruit and some oats to eat in the car. With coffee of course!

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  39. Jill says

    September 12, 2016 at 5:32 PM

    I make a smoothie almost every morning! I usually pair it with peanut butter toast. Quick, easy and yum!

    Reply
  40. dixya @food, pleasure, and health says

    September 12, 2016 at 5:33 PM

    my go to is definitely overnight oats or chia pudding..i switched it up with apple pie parfait today 🙂

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  41. Emily says

    September 12, 2016 at 6:16 PM

    Well, it’s always changing as my daughter’s tastes change!
    But right now it’s a monkey platter, made when I get up, of cheese, fruit, crackers and such. She grabs it out of the fridge when she wakes up.

    Reply
  42. Amanda says

    September 12, 2016 at 6:24 PM

    Plain Greek yogurt with chocolate pb powder, hemp seeds/flax seeds, chia seeds, coconut, and peanut butter puffins cereal!!

    Reply
  43. Cathy Kelemen says

    September 12, 2016 at 7:04 PM

    A protein shake is my go to quick breakfast. Almond milk, 1/2 frozen banana or other frozen fruit or ice, and 2 scoops of protein powder….fast blend….pour….and go!

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  44. Maggie Weir says

    September 12, 2016 at 7:21 PM

    My go to breakfast (or on the go breakfast) is a beet smoothie with lots of local berries almond milk and spinach! I need a ninja for the beet blending!!

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  45. Lauren says

    September 12, 2016 at 7:35 PM

    Lately, I have been loving peanut butter maple overnight oats for a quick breakfast!

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  46. Kim says

    September 12, 2016 at 7:40 PM

    My go-to breakfast is peanut butter on some kind of bread.

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  47. Jen says

    September 12, 2016 at 8:02 PM

    These look super yummy and I am an official pancake lover!!!!!! My quick go to breakfast is toast with peanut butter and jelly or Greek yogurt with granola. I would love to win this because my blender broke and we have totally been wanting to make smoothies

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  48. Elizabeth says

    September 12, 2016 at 8:03 PM

    My family loves anything that includes eggs! We especially love breakfast burritos which are so versatile. BUT we use the blender all the time and this would be SO amazing to win!!

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  49. Pattie Zee says

    September 12, 2016 at 8:16 PM

    My go-to busy morning breakfast is a protein bar and protein shake with lots of fresh fruit!!!!

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  50. Shelby Stasik says

    September 12, 2016 at 8:22 PM

    Usually on a busy morning a go to breakfast would be toast with Avacado spinach and egg with Green tea , would love to win the Ninja blender and make these pancakes !!

    Reply
  51. Kelsey says

    September 12, 2016 at 8:29 PM

    My go to busy morning breakfast is overnight oats – ½ cup oats, 1 smashed banana, ¼ cup water, 1 T chia seeds, cinnamon and lots of almond butter on top!

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  52. Vivienne says

    September 12, 2016 at 8:40 PM

    My busy morning go-to breakfast is quick cooking steel cut oats with nut butter, bananas and either chia or flax meal. Keeps me full well past lunch time!

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  53. Laura says

    September 12, 2016 at 8:46 PM

    Wow these look amazing!! I love sneaking extra protein into my babies’ food!!!!

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  54. Katrina says

    September 12, 2016 at 8:54 PM

    We always reach for a scrambled/hard boiled eggs!

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  55. Kyle Mikami says

    September 12, 2016 at 9:00 PM

    Now I know what I’m having for breakfast tomorrow

    Reply
  56. Sarah G says

    September 12, 2016 at 9:24 PM

    I make egg muffins with spinach, mushrooms and bacon crumbles. I use a whole muffin tin so I can eat two per morning and just make them once a week.

    Reply
  57. Ellie says

    September 12, 2016 at 9:26 PM

    My go to easy breakfast is yogurt with bananas and oats!

    Reply
  58. Gina says

    September 12, 2016 at 9:57 PM

    My go to breakfast for busy mornings is yogurt and fruit

    Reply
  59. Margaret says

    September 12, 2016 at 10:06 PM

    Honestly, I LOVE your quinoa breakfast bars. They are easy to make, and a slather of almond butter on top is the perfect breakfast when running late!

    Reply
  60. Martha Alford says

    September 12, 2016 at 10:13 PM

    Peanut butter on sprouted bread or yogurt and homemade granola

    Reply
  61. paige c says

    September 12, 2016 at 10:19 PM

    On busy mornings i either go for a smoothie or a yogurt and fruit

    Reply
  62. Jenny says

    September 12, 2016 at 10:19 PM

    I make my boyfriend overnight oats and he absolutely loves them! Peanut butter, nutella and apple pie are his favorites. For myself, I make an egg white and canadian bacon sandwich with laughing cow cheese on an English Muffin the night before. Just pop it in the microwave and boom! Delicious!

    Reply
  63. Julie Lizak says

    September 12, 2016 at 10:26 PM

    I love a protein shake in the morning, especially one with greens so I know I’m starting my day off right. Speaking of pancakes my daughter just asked me to make some homemade ones, trying the recipe this week.

    Reply
  64. Jessica says

    September 12, 2016 at 11:21 PM

    Overnight oats

    Reply
  65. Jaimee says

    September 12, 2016 at 11:26 PM

    My go to breakfast for busy mornings are either Greek yogurt with berries, granola and a drizzle of honey…a toasted multi seed English muffin with almond butter and honey…or hard boiled eggs I’ve prepped in advance.

    Reply
  66. Jessica says

    September 12, 2016 at 11:43 PM

    My go to breakfast is microwave oats with milk, egg whites, blueberries and walnuts.

    Reply
  67. Robyn Caron says

    September 13, 2016 at 6:50 AM

    I love to make a huge batch of sprouted wheat vegan pancakes (just did this on Sunday!), stash them in the fridge and then heat them up one at time in the microwave. They are so delicious topped with some nut butter and fresh fruit- a banana, strawberries, whatever I happen to have at the time. Using frozen fruit to make a sauce that doesn’t have any added sugar is a great idea- I’ll have to give that a try sometime!

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  68. Lauren Binette says

    September 13, 2016 at 8:26 AM

    I love what I call “eggy oats”. It’s Oatmeal made with a beaten egg in it, and everyday I choose different toppings: banana, cranberries, walnuts, granola, mango… whatever is in season, and whatever my tastebuds are asking for!

    Reply
  69. Marina @ A Dancer's Live-It says

    September 13, 2016 at 8:29 AM

    Stovetop oats are my favorite go-to breakfast! They take minutes to whip up and they’re soooo good! These pancakes look amazing too! 🙂

    Reply
  70. Megan A Andersen says

    September 13, 2016 at 8:43 AM

    Berry smoothie with spinach is my quick, go-to breakfast!

    Reply
  71. Becky says

    September 13, 2016 at 9:26 AM

    Crunchy peanut butter on sprouted grain toast with my coffee of course!

    Reply
  72. Kelly S says

    September 13, 2016 at 10:45 AM

    Overnight Oats! Oats, Almond Milk, Chia Seeds, Frozen Blueberries and a Dash of Cinnamon and Maple Syrup. I usually keep everything on hand so I don’t need to worry about grocery shopping.

    Reply
  73. Autumn E. says

    September 13, 2016 at 11:19 AM

    Siggi’s or a toasted PB and banana sandwich are my quick go-to breakfasts!

    Reply
  74. Anna says

    September 13, 2016 at 12:56 PM

    Weekday mornings I pretty much always eat one of two things, green smoothies or overnight oatmeal!

    Reply
  75. Bianca T says

    September 13, 2016 at 5:10 PM

    my go to breakfast is a big batch of baked oatmeal with nut butter on top!

    Reply
  76. Beatriz Stevens says

    September 13, 2016 at 5:11 PM

    My go to is definitely banana peanut butter protein smoothie 🙂

    Reply
  77. Leigh says

    September 13, 2016 at 5:59 PM

    I love Gina’s breakfast cookie since you prep the night before. I always top with sliced strawberries- yum!! And we always keep the Aidell’s fully cooked chicken sausage in our fridge as well. Quick and easy to heat up for breakfast and excellent in a tortilla!

    Reply
  78. Becky says

    September 13, 2016 at 9:11 PM

    I prep an egg or oatmeal bake and it’s a life saver!

    Reply
  79. Christine Shiao says

    September 13, 2016 at 10:29 PM

    Overnight oats with blueberries, 1 mashed banana, chia seeds, and almond milk.

    Reply
  80. Rebecca says

    September 14, 2016 at 1:17 PM

    The best breakfast is dinner leftovers.

    Reply
  81. Michele G says

    September 17, 2016 at 9:30 AM

    I make an egg bake for quick breakfasts but always love a couple over easy eggs in the morning!
    But it’s pancakes on the weekends!

    Reply
  82. John says

    December 8, 2016 at 5:06 PM

    I’m always looking for ways to help people get more protein in for breakfast. With the eggs and the cottage cheese, this a great option! Can’t wait to share this one. Oh and we love our Ninja Blender too! Great for smoothies!

    Reply
  83. Sandy W says

    December 29, 2016 at 9:34 AM

    Those look delicious! An already cooked scone or muffin from the freezer is my go-to for busy mornings!

    Reply
  84. Alexandra says

    June 20, 2018 at 2:49 AM

    I like to have pre-boiled eggs in the fridge to serve on toast. So excited to make this recipe for my little one. I found your page while looking for ideas to switch up her menu. Thank you!!

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      June 22, 2018 at 7:48 AM

      yay! glad you found me!

      Reply

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