Cottage Cheese Pancakes 🥞
QUICK INFO:
• Prep: 5 mins
• Cook: 10 mins
• Total: 15 mins
• Servings: 2 (8-10 small pancakes)
• Protein: 20g per serving
OVERVIEW:
Fluffy, high-protein pancakes made with cottage cheese and oats. No protein powder needed. Tastes like traditional pancakes but with 20 grams of protein per serving.
WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT:
• 20g protein per serving
• No protein powder
• Fluffy and delicious
• Only 5 ingredients
• Kid-approved
INGREDIENTS:
• 1 cup cottage cheese (full-fat or low-fat)
• 2 large eggs
• ½ cup rolled oats (blended into oat flour)
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 tsp cinnamon
INSTRUCTIONS:
Step 1: Add all ingredients to a blender.
Step 2: Blend on high until smooth and creamy, about 30 seconds.
Step 3: Let batter rest for 5 minutes to thicken.
Step 4: Heat a non-stick pan over medium heat. Lightly grease.
Step 5: Pour batter into small circles (about 2 tbsp each).
Step 6: Cook for 2-3 minutes until bubbles form on top.
Step 7: Flip and cook for 1-2 minutes until golden brown.
Step 8: Serve warm with maple syrup and fresh berries.
NUTRITION (approx. per serving):
• Calories: 380
• Protein: 20g
• Fat: 14g
• Carbs: 42g
• Fiber: 6g
VARIATIONS:
• Blueberry: Fold fresh blueberries into batter
• Chocolate chip: Add mini chocolate chips
• Savory: Omit vanilla and cinnamon, add garlic powder and chives
• Lemon poppyseed: Add lemon zest and poppyseeds
FAQs:
Can I use regular flour instead of oat flour?
Yes, use ½ cup all-purpose or whole wheat flour.
Why are my pancakes not fluffy?
Don't overblend the batter. Let it rest for 5 minutes before cooking.
Can I make these dairy-free?
Use dairy-free cottage cheese (tofu-based) and flax eggs.
How to store?
Keep in fridge for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 2 months.
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CONCLUSION:
These Cottage Cheese Pancakes prove that high-protein breakfasts don't need protein powder. With 20 grams of protein and a fluffy texture, you'll never guess the secret ingredient is cottage cheese.
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