Flourless Cottage Cheese Pancakes 🥞🧀
Protein-packed, fluffy, and light—these pancakes are naturally gluten-free and perfect for breakfast or a healthy snack.
Ingredients (makes 6–8 pancakes)
- 1 cup cottage cheese (full-fat or low-fat)
- 3 large eggs
- ½ tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1–2 tbsp honey or maple syrup (optional for sweetness)
- Pinch of salt
- Butter or oil for cooking
Optional Mix-Ins
- ¼ cup rolled oats (for texture)
- ¼ cup protein powder
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- Fresh berries or chocolate chips
Instructions
1. Prepare Batter
- In a bowl, whisk eggs, vanilla, honey, and salt.
- Stir in cottage cheese (and optional oats or protein powder).
- Sprinkle in baking powder and gently mix. Batter will be slightly lumpy—don’t overmix.
2. Heat Pan
- Preheat non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat.
- Lightly grease with butter or oil.
3. Cook Pancakes
- Spoon ¼ cup batter per pancake onto skillet.
- Cook 3–4 minutes until bubbles form and edges look set.
- Flip carefully and cook another 2–3 minutes until golden.
4. Serve
- Stack pancakes and top with fresh fruit, yogurt, syrup, or nut butter.
Texture & Flavor
- Soft, slightly creamy interior from cottage cheese
- Lightly golden exterior
- Mildly sweet, slightly tangy flavor
Tips
- Blender Option: Blend eggs and cottage cheese for smoother pancakes
- Prevent Sticking: Make sure skillet is hot but not smoking
- Serving Idea: Sprinkle with cinnamon and drizzle honey for a breakfast treat
Variations
- Banana Cottage Cheese Pancakes: Mash 1 banana into batter
- Berry Protein Pancakes: Fold in ½ cup blueberries or raspberries
- Savory: Omit sweetener and add herbs, cheese, or chopped veggies
These pancakes are high in protein and low in carbs, making them perfect for a healthy start to the day.
I can also provide a microwave-friendly single-serving version or a meal-prep batch for the week if you want.
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