Description
Make these high-protein cottage cheese pancakes for a nutritious breakfast. You get a fluffy texture and rich flavor in every bite. This recipe uses simple ingredients found in most kitchens.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup small curd cottage cheese
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil or butter for cooking
Instructions
- Combine cottage cheese, eggs, flour, baking powder, and vanilla in a mixing bowl.
- Stir the batter until well incorporated.
- Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat.
- Grease the skillet with a small amount of oil or butter.
- Pour 1/4 cup of batter onto the hot skillet for each pancake.
- Cook for 2 to 3 minutes until bubbles form on the surface.
- Flip the pancakes carefully.
- Cook for another 2 minutes until golden brown.
- Remove from the pan and serve warm.
Notes
- Blend the batter in a food processor if you prefer a smoother texture without curds.
- Top with fresh berries or maple syrup.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 pancakes
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: Cottage cheese pancakes, high protein breakfast, healthy pancakes, fluffy pancakes, easy breakfast recipe