Banana Pecan Power Pancakes w/ Blueberries

Warm, nutty, and naturally sweet, these banana pecan pancakes made with cottage cheese and oats are like comfort on a plate - a perfect snack or start to your day!

Ingredients

• 1 banana - very ripe
• 1/2 cup pecans
• 1/2 cup oats
• 1/2 cup cottage cheese
• 1 egg
• 2 tsp butter - can use coconut oil
• 1 cup blueberries
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1 tsp pecans - chopped, to sprinkle over pancakes if desired

Instructions

1. Place all ingredients in a blender or food processor and blend until smooth.
2. Heat butter or coconut oil in a pan over medium heat.
3. Pour batter into heated pan to create pancakes.
4. Turn heat down to low and cover the pan.
5. Cook 3-5. minutes.
6. Turn the pancakes over and cook uncovered for another 3-5 minutes so both sides are golden brown.
7. For the suace: heat the blueberries in the microwave until soft - about 15 seconds. Stir in cinnamon. Top with chopped nuts if desired.

Nutrition (per serving)