Cottage Cheese Pancakes
Fluffy, protein-packed pancakes made with cottage cheese instead of flour—naturally high in protein and surprisingly light. Top with berries, jam, or maple syrup for a quick, satisfying breakfast.
- Total time
- 15 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 285
- Protein
- 18g
Ingredients
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 4 whole eggs
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp sugar
- ¼ tsp cinnamon
- ½ tsp baking powder
- 1 tbsp butter
- ½ cup fresh berries or jam, for topping
Instructions
- 1
Combine cottage cheese, eggs, vanilla, sugar, and cinnamon in a blender.
- 2
Blend until smooth, ~30 seconds. Scrape sides if needed.
- 3
Add baking powder and pulse briefly to combine.
- 4
Heat butter in a large skillet over medium heat until melted and foaming.
- 5
Pour batter in 3-inch circles (about 0.25-cup portions). Don't stir between pancakes.
- 6
Cook until surface looks dry and edges look set, ~2 minutes.
- 7
Flip carefully and cook 1–2 minutes more until golden on the second side.
- 8
Serve warm topped with berries, jam, or maple syrup.
Tools you’ll need
- blender
- large skillet (10-inch or larger)
- spatula
- measuring cups and spoons
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