Description
Delicious creamy pancakes made with cottage cheese, perfect for breakfast or brunch.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cottage cheese (preferably full-fat for creaminess)
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup all-purpose flour (or oat flour for a healthier option)
- 1 tablespoon sugar (or honey for natural sweetness)
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon melted butter or vegetable oil (for cooking)
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon for warmth
- ½ cup blueberries or chopped bananas for natural sweetness
- 1 tablespoon flaxseed meal for extra fiber
- ¼ cup chopped nuts for crunch
Instructions
- Start by adding the cottage cheese to a large mixing bowl. Crack the eggs into the bowl and whisk them together with the cottage cheese. Stir until well combined, but leave small lumps for texture.
- Next, add sugar (or honey), vanilla extract, and melted butter to the mixture. Stir until the wet ingredients blend smoothly.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring gently to prevent overmixing.
- Place a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat. Lightly grease it with butter or oil to prevent sticking. Let the pan heat for about a minute before adding the batter.
- Spoon about ¼ cup of batter onto the hot pan for each pancake. Use the back of the spoon to spread the batter slightly into a round shape.
- Cook for 2–3 minutes until small bubbles start to form on the surface and the edges look set.
- Flip the pancakes carefully with a spatula and cook for another 2 minutes, or until they turn golden brown.
- Repeat this process with the remaining batter, adding more butter or oil if needed.
Notes
- For extra flavor, consider adding vanilla extract or a pinch of nutmeg.
- These pancakes freeze well, so make a batch and store in an airtight container for quick breakfasts.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 pancakes
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 120mg