Description
These fluffy flourless cottage cheese pancakes are light, protein-packed, and naturally soft. Perfect for a quick and healthy breakfast, they deliver a creamy texture with a delicate sweetness and satisfying flavor.
Ingredients
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup oats (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
- Pinch of salt
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
- 1–2 tablespoons milk (if needed)
- Butter or coconut oil for cooking
- Greek yogurt (optional topping)
- Fresh berries (optional topping)
- Banana (optional topping)
- Nut butter (optional topping)
- Chia seeds or flaxseeds (optional)
Instructions
1. Blend cottage cheese and eggs until smooth and creamy.
2. Add baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and oats if using, then blend again.
3. Adjust batter with milk if needed until thick but pourable.
4. Let the batter rest for 3–5 minutes.
5. Heat a non-stick skillet over medium-low heat and add butter or coconut oil.
6. Pour small portions of batter (about 2 tablespoons each) onto the pan.
7. Cook for 2–3 minutes until edges set and bottoms turn golden.
8. Flip carefully and cook another 1–2 minutes.
9. Transfer pancakes to a plate and keep warm.
10. Serve immediately with your favorite toppings.
Notes
- Keep pancakes small for easier flipping since they are delicate.
- Cook on medium-low heat to avoid burning and ensure even cooking.
- Store in the fridge up to 3 days or freeze up to 2 months.
- Reheat in a toaster or skillet for best texture.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10–13 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2-3 pancakes
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 17g
- Cholesterol: 105mg