Description
Fluffy cottage cheese pancakes that are easy to make and packed with protein, perfect for breakfast or brunch.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups (360 ml) cottage cheese
- 4 eggs
- 1 cup (120 g) flour
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) vanilla extract
- ¼ cup (60 ml) canola oil for frying
- 2 tablespoons (30 g) sugar
- 1 tablespoon (15 g) baking powder
Instructions
- Start by whisking the cottage cheese in a large mixing bowl until it becomes smooth and creamy.
- Crack the four eggs directly into the bowl with the cottage cheese and mix thoroughly.
- Pour in the vanilla extract, stirring it through the mixture.
- Sprinkle the sugar over the liquid ingredients and gently fold it in.
- Sift the baking powder into the wet ingredients and stir it in slowly.
- Gradually fold in the flour, mixing until just combined.
- Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and lightly coat with canola oil.
- Using a ladle, pour the batter onto the skillet, forming circular pancakes.
- Cook until bubbles form on the surface and edges look dry, about 2-3 minutes.
- Carefully flip the pancakes and cook until golden brown.
- Transfer the pancakes to a warm plate and serve with maple syrup or jam.
Notes
Serve with fresh berry toppings or Greek yogurt for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pancake
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: pancakes, cottage cheese, breakfast recipe