Fluffy Cottage Cheese Pancakes (Printable Version)

Fluffy, protein-packed pancakes made with cottage cheese for a healthy breakfast.

# What You Need:

→ Dairy & Eggs

01 - 1 cup cottage cheese, low-fat or full-fat
02 - 2 large eggs
03 - 1/4 cup milk, dairy or unsweetened plant-based

→ Dry Ingredients

04 - 3/4 cup oat flour or blended rolled oats
05 - 1/2 tsp baking powder
06 - 1/4 tsp salt

→ Sweeteners & Flavor

07 - 2 tbsp maple syrup or honey
08 - 1 tsp vanilla extract

→ For Cooking

09 - 1 tbsp butter or neutral oil

# Step-by-Step Directions:

01 - Combine cottage cheese, eggs, milk, maple syrup or honey, and vanilla extract in a blender. Blend until completely smooth and creamy, approximately 30-45 seconds.
02 - Add oat flour, baking powder, and salt to the blender. Pulse briefly until just combined, stopping to scrape down sides as needed. Avoid overmixing to prevent dense texture.
03 - Heat a nonstick skillet or griddle over medium heat. Lightly grease the surface with butter or oil, using a paper towel to spread evenly.
04 - Pour approximately 1/4 cup batter per pancake onto the preheated skillet. Cook for 2-3 minutes until bubbles form across the surface and edges appear set.
05 - Carefully flip pancakes and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until golden brown and cooked through. Transfer to a warm plate.
06 - Serve pancakes warm with desired toppings such as fresh berries, Greek yogurt, nut butter, or additional maple syrup.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • You get cakey restaurant style pancakes with 13 grams of protein per serving
  • The blender does almost all the work so cleanup is minimal
  • They reheat beautifully all week for meal prep breakfasts
02 -
  • Overmixing the batter makes tough pancakes. Pulse until just combined even if small flour specks remain.
  • Letting the batter rest for 5 minutes before cooking improves texture significantly.
  • Medium heat is crucial. Too high and the outside burns before the inside cooks through.
03 -
  • Test your skillet with a few drops of water first. They should sizzle and dance across the surface.
  • Cinnamon or lemon zest stirred into the batter takes these from breakfast to brunch worthy.
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