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Cottage Cheese Pancakes

Cottage Cheese Pancakes
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Fluffy, protein-packed Cottage Cheese Pancakes that are quick and easy to prepare, offering a light and tender texture with a versatile flavor base perfect for a healthy breakfast or brunch.

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

  • Cottage Cheese – 1 cup (full-fat or low-fat)
  • Eggs – 2 large
  • All-Purpose Flour – 1/2 cup
  • Sugar – 1 tablespoon
  • Baking Powder – 1 teaspoon
  • Vanilla Extract – 1 teaspoon
  • Salt – 1/4 teaspoon

For Cooking

  • Butter or Oil – 1-2 tablespoons (for cooking)

Optional Variations

  • Almond or Oat Flour – as a gluten-free substitute for all-purpose flour
  • Blueberries, Sliced Strawberries, or Mashed Bananas – 1/4 to 1/2 cup (for fruit add-ins)
  • Fresh Chives, Dill, or Grated Cheese – to taste (for savory variation)
  • Cinnamon, Nutmeg, or Cardamom – 1/2 teaspoon (for sweet spices)
  • Plant-Based Cottage Cheese Alternatives and Flax Eggs – for dairy-free and egg-free version

Instructions

  1. Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, cottage cheese, and vanilla extract until smooth and combined. This creates the creamy base that supports the rest of the batter and gives these pancakes their signature texture.
  2. Combine Dry Ingredients: In another bowl, sift the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Sifting helps ensure even distribution and a lighter pancake. Stir the dry ingredients together to make sure everything blends well.
  3. Fold Wet and Dry Mixtures: Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture. Be careful not to overmix — a few lumps are okay and will keep pancakes tender and fluffy. The batter should be thick but scoopable.
  4. Heat the Pan and Cook: Preheat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat. Add butter or oil to coat the surface. Pour small scoops of the batter onto the skillet, spacing them evenly. Cook for about 2-3 minutes until bubbles form on top and edges look set, then flip and cook another 1-2 minutes until golden and cooked through.
  5. Serve Warm: Transfer your pancakes to a plate and keep warm while cooking the remaining batter. Stack high and prepare for garnishing and serving.

Notes

  • Use Fresh Cottage Cheese: Fresh cottage cheese offers the best texture and flavor for moist pancakes.
  • Don’t Overmix Batter: Mixing gently preserves fluffiness by preventing gluten from tightening too much.
  • Adjust Heat Properly: Medium heat allows pancakes to cook through without burning the outside.
  • Add a Resting Time: Letting the batter sit for 5 minutes helps baking powder activate, improving fluffiness.
  • Keep Pancakes Warm: Use a low oven (around 200°F/90°C) to keep cooked pancakes warm without drying them out.

Nutrition

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