Fluffy Cottage Cheese Pancakes (Printable)

Fluffy, protein-packed pancakes made with blended cottage cheese. Quick, easy, and perfect for a healthy breakfast.

# What You'll Need:

→ Dairy & Eggs

01 - 1 cup (225 g) cottage cheese (low-fat or full-fat)
02 - 2 large eggs
03 - 1/4 cup (60 ml) milk (dairy or unsweetened plant-based)

→ Dry Ingredients

04 - 3/4 cup (90 g) oat flour (or blended rolled oats)
05 - 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
06 - 1/4 teaspoon salt

→ Sweeteners & Flavor

07 - 2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey
08 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ For Cooking

09 - 1 tablespoon butter or neutral oil

# How-To Steps:

01 - Place the cottage cheese, eggs, milk, maple syrup (or honey), and vanilla extract in a blender. Blend until smooth and creamy.
02 - Add oat flour, baking powder, and salt to the blender. Pulse until just combined, scraping down sides as needed.
03 - Heat a nonstick skillet or griddle over medium heat and lightly grease with butter or oil.
04 - Pour about 1/4 cup batter for each pancake onto the skillet. Cook until bubbles form on the surface and edges look set, about 2–3 minutes.
05 - Flip and cook for another 1–2 minutes until golden and cooked through.
06 - Serve warm with your favorite toppings: fresh berries, Greek yogurt, nut butter, or extra maple syrup.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Each pancake delivers a serious protein boost without feeling heavy or dense.
  • The batter comes together in one blender, which means almost no cleanup.
  • They taste like classic fluffy pancakes, but keep you full for hours longer.
  • You can freeze extras and reheat them on busy mornings without losing texture.
02 -
  • Don't skip blending the cottage cheese smooth—chunks will make the texture uneven and less fluffy.
  • Medium heat is crucial; too high and they'll brown before cooking through, too low and they'll turn tough.
  • Let the batter rest for a minute after blending if it seems too thick—it will loosen slightly as the oat flour hydrates.
03 -
  • Use a quarter-cup measuring cup to pour the batter so all your pancakes cook evenly and stack neatly.
  • If your batter thickens as it sits, stir in a tablespoon of milk to loosen it back up.
  • Wipe the skillet with a paper towel between batches to prevent burnt bits from sticking to the next round.
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