Description
These High Protein Cottage Cheese Pancakes are light, fluffy, and packed with protein! Made with cottage cheese, eggs, and a few simple ingredients, they offer a healthy twist on traditional pancakes. Perfect for breakfast, a post-workout snack, or anytime you crave something filling and nutritious.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup cottage cheese (preferably low-fat or full-fat, based on preference)
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup oat flour (or almond flour for gluten-free)
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- 1 tablespoon sweetener (honey, maple syrup, or stevia) – optional for sweetness
- Butter or oil for cooking (optional)
Instructions
- In a blender or food processor, combine the cottage cheese, eggs, oat flour, baking powder, vanilla extract, and sweetener (if using). Blend until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Heat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat and lightly grease it with butter or oil.
- Pour the pancake batter onto the skillet, about 1/4 cup per pancake. Cook for 2-3 minutes or until small bubbles form on the surface, then flip and cook for another 2-3 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
- Repeat with the remaining batter, adjusting the heat as needed.
- Serve warm with your favorite toppings, such as fresh fruit, maple syrup, or a dollop of Greek yogurt.
Notes
- You can use a hand whisk if you don’t have a blender or food processor. Just make sure the cottage cheese is well blended with the other ingredients for smooth batter.
- For extra protein, you can add a scoop of protein powder to the batter.
- If you prefer thicker pancakes, reduce the oat flour slightly.
- These pancakes freeze well! You can store them in the freezer and reheat them in the toaster or microwave.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Healthy Snack, High-Protein
- Method: Pan-fried
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Cottage cheese pancakes, high-protein pancakes, fluffy pancakes, healthy pancakes, easy pancakes, breakfast, gluten-free pancakes