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Banana Bread Cottage Cheese Breakfast Nuggets

Banana Bread Cottage Cheese Breakfast Nuggets – Shockingly Wholesome, Kid-Loved & Protein-Packed


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  • Author: Gianna Poulef
  • Total Time: 32 minutes
  • Yield: 18 nuggets 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

These banana bread cottage cheese breakfast nuggets are soft, protein-packed, and perfect for busy mornings or snacks.


Ingredients

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1 cup cottage cheese

1 ripe banana, mashed

1 cup rolled oats

1/2 teaspoon baking powder

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

1/4 cup chopped walnuts (optional)

1/4 cup chocolate chips (optional)


Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet.

2. Blend cottage cheese, banana, oats, baking powder, vanilla, and cinnamon.

3. Fold in walnuts or chocolate chips if using.

4. Scoop tablespoon-sized mounds onto baking sheet.

5. Bake 18–22 minutes until set.

6. Cool slightly before serving.

Notes

Use ripe bananas for best sweetness.

Great for freezing and meal prep.

Kids love mini chocolate chips.

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 22 minutes
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 nugget
  • Calories: 85
  • Sugar: 4g
  • Sodium: 70mg
  • Fat: 3g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 2g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 11g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 15mg