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Cottage Cheese Pancakes

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Protein-rich, tender pancakes with a creamy texture from cottage cheese. Perfect for a wholesome breakfast, these can be enjoyed sweet with fruit and syrup or savory with herbs and cheese.

  • Author: Ella
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10–12 minutes
  • Total Time: 15–20 minutes
  • Yield: 6–8 small pancakes (2–3 servings)
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 cup cottage cheese (full-fat or low-fat)
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour or oat flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract (optional, for sweet version)
  • Butter or oil, for cooking

Instructions

  1. Whisk eggs in a mixing bowl, then stir in cottage cheese and vanilla extract if making a sweet version.
  2. Add flour, baking powder, and salt; mix until just combined (batter will be thick with visible cottage cheese curds).
  3. Heat a nonstick skillet or griddle over medium heat and lightly grease with butter or oil.
  4. Scoop about 1/4 cup batter per pancake, spreading slightly.
  5. Cook for 2–3 minutes per side, flipping when bubbles form and edges set.
  6. Serve warm with your choice of toppings.

Notes

  • For sweeter pancakes, add 1–2 tbsp maple syrup or honey to the batter along with cinnamon.
  • For savory pancakes, omit vanilla and add chopped herbs, grated cheese, or spinach.
  • Can be made gluten-free with oat flour or almond flour.

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