Description
These Cottage Cheese Pancakes are fluffy, tender, and naturally high in protein. Made with creamy cottage cheese, eggs, and simple pantry ingredients, they’re an easy homemade breakfast that’s ready in just 20 minutes. Serve them with fresh fruit, maple syrup, or your favorite toppings for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 2 large eggs
- ¾ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons milk (if needed)
- 1 tablespoon melted butter or vegetable oil
For Cooking
- Butter or neutral oil
Optional Toppings
- Maple syrup
- Fresh strawberries
- Blueberries
- Banana slices
- Honey
- Powdered sugar
- Greek yogurt
- Chopped pecans
- Whipped cream
Instructions
- Whisk together the cottage cheese, eggs, and vanilla.
- In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt.
- Fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Add a little milk if the batter is too thick.
- Heat a lightly greased skillet over medium-low heat.
- Scoop about ¼ cup of batter for each pancake.
- Cook for 2–3 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Serve warm with your favorite toppings.
Notes
- Blend the cottage cheese for extra-smooth pancakes.
- Don’t overmix the batter.
- Cook over medium-low heat for even browning.
- Flip only once.
- Keep cooked pancakes warm in a low oven.
- Freeze leftovers for quick breakfasts.
- Fresh fruit makes an excellent topping.
Nutrition
- Calories: 295
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 125mg