High Protein Cottage Cheese Pancakes Recipe
These High Protein Cottage Cheese Pancakes are a delicious and nutritious breakfast option packed with protein from cottage cheese and Greek yogurt. Flavored with cinnamon and vanilla, they offer a fluffy texture and rich taste, perfect for a wholesome morning meal.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings (approximately 6 pancakes) 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- ¼ cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
Dry Ingredients
- ¾ cup all purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1½ teaspoons cinnamon
For Cooking
- neutral oil or unsalted butter (for cooking)
Instructions
- Blend: Add the cottage cheese, Greek yogurt, eggs, vanilla extract, and maple syrup to a blender. Blend until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Combine: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and cinnamon. Pour the blended wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined, forming a thick, cake-like batter. Avoid over-mixing to keep the pancakes fluffy.
- Cook: Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-low heat. Lightly coat the skillet with neutral oil or butter. Pour about ⅓ cup of batter per pancake into the skillet. Cook for approximately 2 minutes per side, or until pancakes are golden brown and cooked through. Be careful to keep the heat moderate to avoid burning the outside while the inside remains uncooked.
- Serve: Serve the pancakes hot with maple syrup or your favorite toppings as desired.
Notes
- Use full-fat cottage cheese and Greek yogurt for the best texture and flavor.
- If you want to keep this recipe gluten-free, substitute all-purpose flour with a gluten-free flour blend.
- Adjust cooking heat to prevent over-browning before the pancakes cook through.
- Optional toppings include fresh fruits, nuts, or additional maple syrup for extra flavor.
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