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Strawberry Drop Pancake Bites Recipe

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  • Author: Sara
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 6 Servings (about 18 pancake bites)
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

These Strawberry Drop Pancake Bites are light, fluffy, higher in protein, and super easy to make. Featuring cottage cheese for extra protein, these bite-sized pancakes bake in the oven so you don’t have to stand over the stove flipping. Perfect for a quick and healthy breakfast or snack, they combine the sweetness of strawberries with a tender texture that kids and adults alike will love.

Ingredients

Wet Ingredients

  • 1 cup cottage cheese
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 Tablespoon maple syrup plus more for serving
  • 2 Tablespoons milk
  • 2 Tablespoons melted butter or coconut oil

Dry Ingredients

  • 1 1/4 cup all-purpose flour (can substitute whole wheat)
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder

Add-ins

  • 1/4-1/2 cup finely diced strawberries or chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease a non-stick baking sheet to prevent sticking.
  2. Blend Wet Ingredients: Add the cottage cheese, eggs, vanilla extract, and milk to a blender and blend until smooth. Pour in the cooled melted butter or coconut oil and blend again until well combined.
  3. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour and baking powder thoroughly to ensure even rising.
  4. Combine Wet and Dry: Pour the blended wet ingredients into the bowl with the dry ingredients. Stir gently just until the batter comes together without overmixing to keep the pancake bites light and fluffy.
  5. Fold in Add-ins: Carefully fold in the finely diced strawberries or chocolate chips to evenly distribute them through the batter.
  6. Drop Batter onto Sheet: Use a cookie scoop or ice cream scoop to portion the batter onto the baking sheet in small mounds, about 18 bites total. This ensures uniform cooking and convenient bite sizes.
  7. Bake: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 20 minutes until the pancake bites are golden and cooked through.
  8. Serve: Remove from the oven, drizzle with extra maple syrup if desired, and enjoy warm for a nutritious and delicious breakfast treat.

Notes

  • Use an ice cream scoop to quickly and evenly drop the batter onto the baking sheet.
  • Blend the cottage cheese well for a smoother batter texture.
  • Let the melted butter cool slightly before adding to avoid scrambling the eggs in the blender.
  • Dice the strawberries finely so they distribute evenly and don’t sink to the bottom.
  • When using chocolate chips, mini chips work best to keep the pancake bites balanced.
  • Double the batch and freeze any extras for convenient future breakfasts.
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://saraflavors.com/strawberry-drop-pancake-bites-recipe/