Description
High-Protein Cottage Cheese Pancakes are a delicious, fluffy breakfast option that packs a protein punch. They’re quick to make and perfect for energizing your day!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cottage cheese (low-fat or full-fat)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- 1 tsp olive oil (for cooking)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine cottage cheese, eggs, rolled oats, baking powder, vanilla extract, and salt. Mix until smooth.
- Preheat a skillet over medium heat and lightly grease with olive oil.
- Pour about 1/4 cup of the batter onto the skillet. Cook until bubbles form on top (about 3-4 minutes), then flip and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until golden brown.
- Serve warm with fresh fruit or yogurt.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider incorporating blueberries or chocolate chips into the batter.
- You can substitute cottage cheese with Greek yogurt for a different twist.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days or freeze for future breakfasts.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 pancakes (approximately 180g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 160mg