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Fluffy Cottage Cheese Pancakes with 20g Protein Easy Healthy Recipe

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Light, fluffy, and protein-packed cottage cheese pancakes ready in under 20 minutes. Perfect for a quick, nourishing breakfast or brunch.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (240g) small-curd full-fat cottage cheese
  • 3 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1/2 cup (45g) old-fashioned oats, ground into oat flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup (optional)
  • Pinch of salt
  • Butter or oil for cooking (unsalted butter or coconut oil recommended)

Instructions

  1. Place 1/2 cup (45g) of old-fashioned oats into a blender or food processor and pulse until fine powder resembling flour, about 30 seconds. Set aside.
  2. Add 1 cup (240g) small-curd cottage cheese and 3 large eggs into the blender. Blend until smooth and creamy, about 1 minute.
  3. In a mixing bowl, combine oat flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, and a pinch of salt. Stir to distribute evenly.
  4. Pour the cottage cheese and egg mixture into the bowl with dry ingredients. Add 1 teaspoon vanilla extract and 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup if using. Stir gently until just combined. If batter is too thick, add 1-2 tablespoons of milk or water.
  5. Heat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat. Add a small pat of butter or a drizzle of oil, swirling to coat the surface.
  6. Scoop about 1/4 cup (60ml) of batter onto the skillet for each pancake. Cook 2-3 minutes until bubbles form and edges look set. Flip carefully and cook another 1-2 minutes until golden brown and cooked through. Adjust heat as needed.
  7. Serve immediately with desired toppings such as fresh berries, nut butter, or syrup.

Notes

Blend cottage cheese and eggs until silky smooth for best fluffiness. Use medium heat to avoid burning. Let batter rest 5 minutes if possible. If batter is watery, add more oat flour. First pancake can be a test pancake to adjust heat.

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