High-Protein Cottage Cheese Pancakes
High-Protein Cottage Cheese Pancakes are a fluffy, nutritious breakfast option that combines wholesome ingredients for a delicious start to your day.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 4 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup low-fat cottage cheese
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp salt
- Fresh fruit or nut butter (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your skillet over medium heat.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the cottage cheese and eggs until smooth.
- Stir in the oats, baking powder, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt until just combined.
- Lightly grease the skillet and pour about 1/4 cup of batter for each pancake.
- Cook until bubbles form on top (about 2-3 minutes), then flip and cook until golden brown.
Notes
- For added flavor, try mixing in blueberries or using almond flour instead of oats.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days; reheat on low heat.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 pancakes (150g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 120mg