Cottage Cheese Banana Bites

Ingredients

• 1 Cup Quick Oats
• 1 Banana
• 1 Cup Cottage Cheese
• 2 Eggs
• 1 Teaspoon Cinnamon
• 1/4 cup Maple Syrup or Sugar (This is optional and can be left out for babes under 2)

Method

1. Preheat oven to 190°C if you're wanting to bake these. Alternatively they can be pan fried as pancakes.
2. Blend your ingredients together in a blender or food processor. Process until smooth.
3. Pour mixture into greased dainty dozen baking tray or mini muffin tray. Place in preheated oven and bake for 15-18 minutes. Alternatively you can pour bite sized pieces into a pan over low-medium heat and fry for 1-2 minutes per side.
4. Remove from the oven and allow to cool. If using our dainty dozen trays simply pop them out and serve them up!

Serving Suggestions

These are perfect just on their own as they are a great combo of fats, carbohydrates and proteins. To add a little extra flavour they could be served topped with butter or nut butters.

Storage Instructions

Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.

To freeze, cool completely and freeze for up to 3 months. Defrost in the fridge and warm gently before serving, checking the temperature first.

Nutrition Notes

Made with oats, banana, cottage cheese and egg, these bites bring together slow-release carbohydrates, protein and healthy fats in one soft, easy snack. Banana adds natural sweetness so no added sugar is needed for little ones.

Parent Tip

Leave the maple syrup or sugar out for bubs under 2 — the banana provides plenty of natural sweetness. These work just as well pan-fried as little pancakes if you'd rather not turn the oven on.

Frequently Asked Questions

From what age can babies have these?

From around 6 months, with the added sugar left out. They're soft and easy for little hands to grip.

Can I make them dairy free?

Cottage cheese is the dairy element here. You can try a dairy-free cottage cheese alternative, though the texture may vary. The egg is needed to bind the bites.

Bake or fry?

Either works. Bake for 15-18 minutes for muffin-style bites, or pan-fry bite-sized pieces for 1-2 minutes each side for a quick pancake version.