Fluffy Cottage Cheese Pancakes (Print View)

Light and fluffy pancakes enriched with cottage cheese for added protein and a tender texture.

# Components:

→ Dairy & Eggs

01 - 1 cup low-fat or full-fat cottage cheese
02 - 2 large eggs
03 - 1/4 cup dairy or unsweetened plant-based milk

→ Dry Ingredients

04 - 3/4 cup oat flour (or blended rolled oats)
05 - 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
06 - 1/4 teaspoon salt

→ Sweeteners & Flavor

07 - 2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey
08 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ For Cooking

09 - 1 tablespoon butter or neutral oil

# Directions:

01 - Place cottage cheese, eggs, milk, maple syrup or honey, and vanilla extract into a blender; blend until smooth and creamy.
02 - Add oat flour, baking powder, and salt to the blender; pulse until just combined, scraping down the sides as necessary.
03 - Heat a nonstick skillet or griddle over medium heat and lightly grease with butter or oil.
04 - Pour approximately 1/4 cup batter for each pancake onto the skillet; cook until bubbles form on the surface and edges look set, about 2 to 3 minutes.
05 - Flip pancakes and cook for an additional 1 to 2 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
06 - Serve warm with desired toppings such as fresh berries, Greek yogurt, nut butter, or extra maple syrup.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • They taste like cake but pack 13 grams of protein per serving—breakfast that actually keeps you full.
  • The blender does almost all the work, which means you're not standing over a bowl whisking at 7 a.m.
  • They come together in 10 minutes of actual prep, leaving you time to pour coffee and figure out your day.
02 -
  • If your batter is too thick and won't pour, you blended the dry ingredients too long—add a splash more milk and pulse just twice.
  • These pancakes brown faster than regular ones because of the eggs and milk, so medium heat is non-negotiable or they'll burn on the outside and stay raw in the middle.
03 -
  • If you want them extra tender, add a tablespoon of Greek yogurt to the blender base—it keeps them moist and adds even more protein.
  • A tiny pinch of cinnamon in the dry ingredients transforms them without anyone being able to name what's different; it's that subtle.
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