Description
Flourless cottage cheese pancakes are a high-protein, gluten-free breakfast option made with minimal ingredients. They're light, fluffy, and versatile—perfect for sweet or savory preferences.
Ingredients
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 3 large eggs
- 1/4 cup rolled oats (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
- Pinch of salt
- Butter or oil, for cooking
Instructions
- Add cottage cheese, eggs, oats (if using), baking powder, vanilla extract, and salt into a blender.
- Blend until the batter is smooth and creamy.
- Heat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat and add a bit of butter or oil.
- Pour small rounds of batter onto the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes, until bubbles form and bottoms are golden brown.
- Flip gently and cook the other side until done.
- Serve warm with desired toppings like berries, honey, or Greek yogurt.
Notes
- Use full-fat cottage cheese for richer flavor and texture.
- Optional oats add structure, but can be omitted for a lighter pancake.
- Great for meal prep—store in fridge or freezer and reheat easily.
- Customize with sweet or savory ingredients based on preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 small pancakes
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 230mg
