Fluffy Cottage Cheese Pancakes (Printable)

Fluffy, protein-packed pancakes made with blended cottage cheese. Ready in 25 minutes for breakfast or post-workout.

# 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

# Directions:

01 - Combine cottage cheese, eggs, milk, maple syrup or honey, and vanilla extract in a blender. Blend until completely smooth and creamy, ensuring no lumps remain.
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 keep pancakes tender.
03 - Heat a nonstick skillet or griddle over medium heat. Lightly grease with butter or oil, spreading evenly across the surface.
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 and repeat with remaining batter.
06 - Serve immediately while warm. Top with fresh berries, Greek yogurt, nut butter, or additional maple syrup as desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • These pancakes have this magical ability to keep you satisfied until lunch without that mid-morning crash you get from regular pancakes.
  • The cottage cheese completely disappears texture-wise but leaves behind this subtle richness that makes everyone ask what your secret ingredient is.
02 -
  • The batter thickens as it sits, so if youre making multiple batches, you might need to thin it with a splash of milk toward the end.
  • Cottage cheese brands vary dramatically in moisture content, so be ready to adjust your batter consistency if it seems too thick or thin.
03 -
  • The skillet should be hot enough that butter sizzles but doesnt instantly brown, ensuring pancakes that cook through without burning.
  • For restaurant-worthy presentation, warm your serving plates in the oven while cooking the final batch of pancakes.
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