Fluffy Cottage Cheese Pancakes (Printable Version)

Fluffy pancakes blended with cottage cheese for extra protein. A nutritious breakfast option ready in just 25 minutes.

# Ingredient List:

→ Dairy & Eggs

01 - 1 cup cottage cheese, low-fat or full-fat
02 - 2 large eggs
03 - 1/4 cup milk, dairy or unsweetened plant-based

→ Dry Ingredients

04 - 3/4 cup 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

# Directions:

01 - Combine cottage cheese, eggs, milk, maple syrup or honey, and vanilla extract in a blender. Process until completely smooth and creamy, approximately 30-45 seconds.
02 - Add oat flour, baking powder, and salt to the blender. Pulse briefly until just combined, stopping to scrape down sides of the container as needed. Avoid overmixing to prevent dense pancakes.
03 - Heat a nonstick skillet or griddle over medium heat for 2-3 minutes. Lightly coat the surface with butter or oil, using a paper towel to spread evenly.
04 - Pour approximately 1/4 cup batter per pancake onto the preheated skillet, leaving space between each. Cook for 2-3 minutes until bubbles form across the surface and edges appear set.
05 - Carefully turn pancakes using a spatula. Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until golden brown and completely cooked through. Transfer to a serving plate.
06 - Serve immediately while warm. Top with fresh berries, Greek yogurt, nut butter, or additional maple syrup as desired.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • These pancakes keep you full for hours without that mid-morning crash—I once cleaned my entire apartment and went for a run before realizing I hadn't even thought about lunch yet.
  • The batter comes together in literally one blender, which means you can be half-awake while making them and still succeed brilliantly.
02 -
  • Let the batter rest for 5 minutes after blending—this allows the oats to absorb moisture and results in a better texture than rushing straight to the pan.
  • Your first pancake will almost always be a sacrifice to the pancake gods, so make it small and adjust heat accordingly for the rest of the batch.
03 -
  • If your blender struggles with cottage cheese, let the ingredients come to room temperature first, which helps create a smoother batter without overworking your machine.
  • Cook these pancakes over medium-low rather than high heat—they contain more moisture than traditional pancakes and need a little more time to cook through properly.
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