Description
These flourless cottage cheese pancakes are a healthy and protein-packed breakfast option made with simple ingredients like cottage cheese, eggs, and oats. Blended to a smooth batter and cooked on the stovetop, they offer a fluffy texture without any flour. Perfect served warm with your favorite toppings such as fresh fruit, yogurt, maple syrup, or nut butter.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 3 large eggs
- 1/4 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
- Pinch of salt
For Cooking
- Butter or oil for cooking
Instructions
- Prepare the batter: In a blender or food processor, combine the cottage cheese, eggs, rolled oats, baking powder, vanilla extract, cinnamon if using, and a pinch of salt. Blend until the mixture is smooth and slightly thickened.
- Heat the skillet: Heat a nonstick skillet or griddle over medium heat and lightly grease it with butter or oil to prevent sticking.
- Cook the pancakes: Pour about 2–3 tablespoons of batter per pancake onto the heated skillet. Cook for 2–3 minutes, or until bubbles form on the surface and the edges begin to set.
- Flip and finish cooking: Carefully flip each pancake and cook for another 1–2 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
- Repeat cooking: Repeat the cooking process with the remaining batter, greasing the pan as needed between batches.
- Serve: Serve the pancakes warm with toppings like fresh fruit, yogurt, maple syrup, or nut butter for a delicious meal.
Notes
- Use small-curd cottage cheese for a smoother batter consistency.
- To make this recipe gluten-free, ensure you use certified gluten-free rolled oats.
- For added protein, include a scoop of protein powder and slightly reduce the amount of oats.
- These pancakes freeze well—store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days.