Healthy & Fluffy Cottage Cheese Pancakes – Easy HIgh-Protein Breakfast

These protein-rich, light, and fluffy Cottage Cheese Pancakes are made with only the simplest and tastiest ingredients. The recipe for these nutritious pancakes is swiftly combined in a bowl and doesn’t even require a blender! It contains oat flour, cottage cheese, eggs, raw honey, plant-based milk, and vanilla! If you don’t like the curdled texture of cottage cheese, this is the ideal recipe for you. Even finicky eaters will barely notice the silky combination of cottage cheese!

Cottage Cheese Pancakes
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These Cottage Cheese Pancakes are one of the best breakfast options on hectic mornings, made with all the ingredients you probably already have in your pantry!

Since they don’t like protein powders, I reasoned that adding cottage cheese, which has a neutral flavor, would be ideal. They are brimming with nutrient-dense nutrients that will provide you with sustained energy and sustenance for hours. What a wonderful way to start the morning!

Are These Pancakes High In Protein?

According to Healthline, the protein content of cottage cheese is high. A cup of low-fat cottage cheese has just 163 calories and an astounding 28 grams (g) of protein, which makes it the perfect high-protein breakfast idea!

Foods high in protein digest more slowly. This reduces your tendency to overeat and helps you feel fuller for longer.

In addition to helping maintain normal blood sugar levels, protein promotes muscular growth. Find out more about the advantages of protein.

Cottage cheese has comparatively few calories and is a great source of protein. It’s also loaded with minerals, including selenium, calcium, phosphorus, and B vitamins.

Why You’ll Love These Cottage Cheese Pancakes?

There’s something so beautiful when it comes to mini food that I’ve been obsessing over lately! Perfect for the lunchboxes, but there’s one bad thing. You just can’t stop eating them and you’ll most probably eat them in 2 minutes! However, do it while they’re still warm!

  • Ideal for snacking and breakfast + easy, healthy, quick – Don’t have much free time in the busy, hectic morning, but want to make something healthier, easy, and quick with ingredients you already have? Then, this is definitely one of the best choices!
  • Kids-Friendly – There’s no question that everyone in the family will love these, but especially kids! It’s just so enchanting enchanting! Fill them with lots of fresh fruit, and raw honey to enhance the taste!
  • No refined sugar: These pancakes are deliciously sweet and sweetened only with raw honey and there’s absolutely no added, refined sugar!
  • All you need to prepare them is a pan, a bowl, and a whisk—no special equipment is needed, not even a blender.
  • You’ll only need everyday ingredients you probably already have in your pantry!
  • Super healthy – This recipe doesn’t use all-purpose white flour, nor refined white sugar – it is entirely made out of whole wheat flour, non-dairy milk, eggs, and raw honey as a sweetener!
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Ingredients You Need

Whole wheat flour/oat flour – You may grind your own oats using quick oats or old-fashioned oats, or you can use store-bought oat flour. If you have a gluten sensitivity, be sure they are gluten-free. You can also use whole wheat flour instead or mix the two.

Cottage Cheese: Both full-fat and reduced-fat varieties are OK. For the creamiest texture and finest flavor, I choose full-fat. You may replace the cottage cheese in this recipe with some other similar cheese. I once tried with Feta (mashed previously with a fork) and it turned out great!

Eggs: You may use a flax egg or chia egg as an egg substitute if necessary. One tablespoon of ground flaxseed meal and 2-3 tablespoons of water are combined to form a flax egg. It thickens over a few minutes. Use an equal amount of chia seeds to water to create a chia egg.

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Milk (optional): I use milk or simply filtered water only if the mixture is too dry and obviously needs something liquid. Milk will additionally add flavor and texture to the pancakes.

Raw Honey: Gives a naturally sweet taste; substitute it with pure maple syrup.

Baking Powder & Baking Soda: Used to provide fluffiness and soft texture to pancakes.

Salt: You may use a small quantity of salt replacement or skip the salt entirely if the cheese is already highly salted. Make sure to use higher-quality salt, like sea salt or Himalayan salt.

How To Make

Step 1: Make The Pancake Butter

In a large bowl, add the cottage cheese, whisked eggs, honey, baking powder, baking soda, vanilla extract (if using), and salt, and mix with a spatula until smooth (alternatively, blend all the ingredients in a blender). Add flour to the mixture, and mix well again. If the mixture is too dry, just add some milk (carefully and gradually).

Cottage Cheese Pancakes mixture i a bowl

Step 2: Cook The Pancakes

Compared to regular pancake batter, this one will be thicker. As it sits, it will also become somewhat thicker. That’s alright. You want to cook these pancakes on low to medium heat since the cottage cheese might quickly overcook.

Preheat the olive oil/butter/lard in a pancake pan. With a tablespoon, take the batter from the bowl and transfer it to the pan to cook. Cook until the little bubbles start forming. After flipping, fry the pancake until it is golden, and gently browned on the other side.

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Step 3: Serve

Place the pancakes on the plate covered with a paper towel so it can soak up excess oil. Serve while it’s still warm! Enjoy!

Cottage Cheese Pancakes

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Cottage Cheese Pancakes

These protein-rich, light, and fluffy Cottage Cheese Pancakes are made with only the simplest and tastiest ingredients. The recipe for these nutritious pancakes is swiftly combined in a bowl and doesn’t even require a blender! It contains oat flour, cottage cheese, eggs, raw honey, plant-based milk, and vanilla! If you don’t like the curdled texture of cottage cheese, this is the ideal recipe for you. Even finicky eaters will barely notice the silky combination of cottage cheese!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 10 pancakes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup (225 grams) cottage cheese (can be substituted with mashed Feta cheese)
  • 2 medium eggs (at room temperature)
  • 1 cup (90-100grams) oat flour (or whole wheat flour)
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • ¼ tsp baking soda
  • 2 tbsp (or more if needed) dairy or plant-based milk (see notes)
  • 2 tsp raw unsweetened honey (or maple syryp)
  • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract (optional)
  • olive oil/butter/lard (for cooking)

Instructions
 

  • Step 1: Make The Pancake Butter: In a large bowl, add the cottage cheese, whisked eggs, honey, baking powder, baking soda, vanilla extract (if using), and salt, and mix with a spatula until smooth (alternatively, blend all the ingredients in a blender). Add flour to the mixture, and mix well again. If the mixture is too dry, just add some milk (carefully and gradually).
  • Step 2: Cook The Pancakes: Compared to regular pancake batter, this one will be thicker. As it sits, it will also become somewhat thicker. That’s alright. You want to cook these pancakes on low to medium heat since the cottage cheese might quickly overcook.
    Preheat the olive oil/butter/lard in a pancake pan. With a tablespoon, take the batter from the bowl and transfer it to the pan to cook. Cook until the little bubbles start forming. After flipping, fry the pancake until it is golden, and gently browned on the other side.
  • Step 3: Serve: Place the pancakes on the plate covered with a paper towel so it can soak up excess oil. Serve while it's still warm! Enjoy!

Notes

Milk: If the mixture is too dry, just add some milk (carefully and gradually, you don’t want the mixture to be too liquid). It will improve the texture and add additional flavor to the pancakes. 

Looking to add a healthy twist to your breakfast routine? These cottage cheese pancakes are a delicious and nutritious choice! Packed with protein from the cottage cheese and eggs, these pancakes are not only satisfying but also easy to make. Whether you’re planning a leisurely weekend brunch or a quick weekday breakfast, these pancakes are sure to become a favorite. With just a few simple ingredients, you can whip up a batch of these fluffy delights in no time. Let’s dive into the recipe and discover how to make these popular and tasty pancakes that are perfect for #pancakes lovers looking for a #highprotein breakfast or #brunch option.

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