High Protein Cottage Cheese Pancakes
Make fluffy, high protein cottage cheese pancakes with simple ingredients. A great recipe for using leftovers and boosting your breakfast with extra protein.
Equipment
- mixing bowl
Ingredients
- 1.5 cup cottage cheese full-fat for best texture
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup milk or buttermilk for extra fluffiness
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all purpose flour or oat flour for a healthier option
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 tablespoon sugar optional
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Butter or oil for cooking
Instructions
- Instructions:
- Blend (optional, but recommended): For an extra smooth and fluffy texture, blend the cottagecheese, eggs, milk, and vanilla until smooth. If you prefer small curds in your pancakes, simplywhisk these ingredients together instead.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda,sugar, and salt.
- Combine: Gently fold the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, mixing just until combined. Let the batter rest for 5 minutes to allow the baking soda to activate.
- Cook: Heat a nonstick pan or griddle over medium-low heat and lightly grease with butter or oil.
- Pour about 1/4 cup of batter per pancake onto the pan. Cook for about 2 minutes, until bubblesform on the surface. Flip and cook for another 1-2 minutes until golden brown.
Notes
Serve: Stack the pancakes and serve warm with honey, fresh fruit, Greek yogurt, or maple syrup.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 75kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 4gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 6mgSodium: 216mgPotassium: 54mgFiber: 0.3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 53IUCalcium: 56mgIron: 1mg
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