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Fluffy High-Protein Cottage Cheese Pancakes Easy Healthy Breakfast Recipe

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These fluffy high-protein cottage cheese pancakes offer a quick, easy, and nourishing breakfast option that is light, tender, and packed with protein to fuel your mornings.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (about 225g) small-curd cottage cheese
  • 3 large eggs, room temperature
  • 3/4 cup (90g) all-purpose flour (can substitute with almond or oat flour for gluten-free)
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1/4 cup (60ml) milk (dairy or plant-based)
  • 1 tablespoon butter or oil for cooking
  • 1–2 teaspoons sweetener (honey, maple syrup, or sugar) optional

Instructions

  1. In a mixing bowl, combine the cottage cheese and eggs. Whisk until mostly smooth but small lumps are okay.
  2. In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
  3. Slowly fold the dry ingredients into the cottage cheese mixture. Add the milk and vanilla extract while stirring gently until just combined. Do not overmix.
  4. Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and add butter or oil. Wait until hot but not smoking.
  5. Pour about 1/4 cup (60 ml) of batter per pancake onto the skillet. Cook for about 3 minutes until bubbles form on the surface, then flip and cook the other side until golden brown.
  6. Transfer cooked pancakes to a plate and cover loosely with foil to keep warm while cooking the rest.
  7. Serve warm with toppings like maple syrup, fresh fruit, or Greek yogurt.

Notes

Do not overmix the batter to keep pancakes fluffy. Use medium heat to avoid burning outside while undercooking inside. If batter is too thick, add a splash more milk. Keep cooked pancakes warm in a low oven if making a large batch. For gluten-free, substitute flour with almond or gluten-free blend. For dairy-free, use dairy-free cottage cheese alternatives or silken tofu and plant-based milk.

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