Description
These Cottage Cheese Pancakes are light, fluffy, and packed with protein. With a unique twist on traditional pancakes, the addition of cottage cheese makes them extra nutritious while maintaining a rich flavor. They’re perfect for a healthy, protein-packed breakfast or a quick brunch option.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/4 cup all-purpose or whole wheat flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 3 large eggs
- 2 Tablespoons milk (or up to 1/4 cup for thinner pancakes)
- 2 Tablespoons coconut oil (melted and cooled)
- 1 Tablespoon maple syrup (plus more for serving)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients: flour and baking powder.
- In a blender, combine the cottage cheese, eggs, and milk. Blend until smooth.
- Gently stir the blended wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until well combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Stir in the coconut oil, maple syrup, and vanilla extract to the batter.
- Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Add a little oil or butter.
- Scoop the pancake batter into the skillet and cook until the edges are dry and bubbles form on the surface.
- Flip the pancake and cook for another minute or two until golden brown on both sides.
- Continue to cook the rest of the pancakes in batches. Keep the cooked pancakes warm by stacking them on a plate.
- Serve with your favorite toppings, such as maple syrup, fresh fruit, or nut butter, and enjoy!
Notes
- Let the coconut oil cool before adding it to the batter to avoid clumping.
- Stir the wet ingredients gently into the dry ingredients to avoid tough pancakes. Overmixing can result in dense, flat pancakes.
- Use a non-stick skillet or a well-seasoned cast-iron pan for easy flipping.
- To check if the pancakes are cooked through, press lightly on the top; if it springs back, they’re done.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 pancakes
- Calories: 326 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 435 mg
- Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0.01 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 149 mg