Description
Deliciously fluffy cottage cheese pancakes made with simple ingredients including cottage cheese, eggs, and oats, perfect for a protein-packed breakfast or snack. These pancakes are blended to a smooth batter and cooked on a skillet to golden perfection, optionally enhanced with cinnamon and honey for a touch of sweetness.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 cup cottage cheese, full fat or low fat
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons rolled oats, gluten-free if needed
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Optional Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
For Cooking
- 1 to 2 teaspoons butter or neutral oil (for cooking)
Instructions
- Blend Base Mixture: Combine the cottage cheese, eggs, and vanilla extract in a blender or food processor. Blend until the mixture is completely smooth, ensuring a creamy batter.
- Add Dry Ingredients: Add the rolled oats, cornstarch, baking powder, and salt to the blender. If using, include the honey and cinnamon. Blend again until all ingredients are well combined and the batter is slightly thickened.
- Preheat Cooking Surface: Heat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat. Lightly grease the surface with butter or neutral oil to prevent sticking and help achieve a golden crust.
- Cook First Side: Pour approximately 1/4 cup of the batter per pancake onto the prepared pan. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes, watching for bubbles to form on the surface and edges to set, indicating readiness to flip.
- Cook Second Side: Carefully flip the pancakes and cook for an additional 1 to 2 minutes until the other side is golden brown and the pancakes are cooked through.
- Serve: Transfer the pancakes to a serving plate while still warm. Serve topped with fresh fruit, yogurt, or an additional drizzle of honey if desired.
Notes
- Using full-fat cottage cheese makes the pancakes richer, but low-fat works well for a lighter option.
- If you prefer a gluten-free dish, ensure the rolled oats are certified gluten-free.
- For extra sweetness, add honey or maple syrup either into the batter or as a topping.
- You can customize these pancakes with additional spices or mix-ins such as blueberries or chopped nuts.
- Be careful when flipping to avoid breaking the pancakes since the batter is moist and fluffy.
