Fluffy Cottage Cheese Pancakes (Print Version)

Fluffy pancakes blended with cottage cheese for a high-protein breakfast that's easy to make and satisfying.

# What You'll Need:

→ Dairy & Eggs

01 - 1 cup (225 g) cottage cheese (low-fat or full-fat)
02 - 2 large eggs
03 - 1/4 cup (60 ml) milk (dairy or unsweetened plant-based)

→ Dry Ingredients

04 - 3/4 cup (90 g) oat flour (or blended rolled oats)
05 - 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
06 - 1/4 teaspoon salt

→ Sweeteners & Flavor

07 - 2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey
08 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ For Cooking

09 - 1 tablespoon butter or neutral oil

# How to Prepare:

01 - Place the cottage cheese, eggs, milk, maple syrup (or honey), and vanilla extract in a blender. Blend until smooth and creamy.
02 - Add oat flour, baking powder, and salt to the blender. Pulse until just combined, scraping down sides as needed.
03 - Heat a nonstick skillet or griddle over medium heat and lightly grease with butter or oil.
04 - Pour about 1/4 cup batter for each pancake onto the skillet. Cook until bubbles form on the surface and edges look set, about 2–3 minutes.
05 - Flip and cook for another 1–2 minutes until golden and cooked through.
06 - Serve warm with your favorite toppings: fresh berries, Greek yogurt, nut butter, or extra maple syrup.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • They taste like classic buttermilk pancakes but pack 13 grams of protein per serving without any powder.
  • The batter comes together in one blender, so cleanup is minimal and you're eating in under half an hour.
  • They reheat beautifully, which means you can make a double batch and have grab-and-go breakfasts all week.
02 -
  • Don't skip blending the cottage cheese smooth, because if you leave curds in the batter, the texture will be lumpy and strange.
  • Medium heat is key, as too hot will burn the outside before the inside cooks, and too low will make them dense and pale.
  • Let the bubbles guide you instead of flipping too early, because patience here means fluffy pancakes instead of gummy ones.
03 -
  • Add a pinch of cinnamon or a little lemon zest to the batter for a subtle flavor boost that makes them taste more complex.
  • If you want them even fluffier, separate the eggs and whip the whites to soft peaks, then fold them in gently at the end.
  • Make your own oat flour by blending rolled oats in a blender or food processor until they're fine and powdery, which takes less than a minute.
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