Flourless Cottage Cheese Pancakes 🥞✨
Light, high-protein, and naturally fluffy—these pancakes are secretly healthy but taste like a treat! Perfect for breakfast or a post-workout snack.
Ingredients (Makes 6-8 pancakes)
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1 cup (225g) cottage cheese (small-curd, full-fat for creaminess)
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2 large eggs
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1/2 cup rolled oats (or oat flour)
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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1/2 tsp baking powder
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1 tbsp honey or maple syrup (optional, for sweetness)
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Pinch of salt
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Butter or oil for cooking
Optional Add-ins:
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Cinnamon, lemon zest, or blueberries
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Protein powder (1 scoop, adjust liquid if needed)
Instructions
1. Blend the Batter
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In a blender, combine cottage cheese, eggs, oats, vanilla, baking powder, honey, and salt.
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Blend until smooth (30 sec). Let sit 5 mins to thicken.
2. Cook the Pancakes
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Heat a non-stick pan over medium-low heat. Add butter/oil.
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Pour 1/4 cup batter per pancake. Cook for 2-3 mins until bubbles form.
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Flip and cook 1-2 mins more until golden.
3. Serve & Enjoy!
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Top with fresh fruit, yogurt, nut butter, or extra honey.
Why You’ll Love These
✅ Gluten-free & flourless (oats add fiber!)
✅ 15g protein per serving (keeps you full!)
✅ Kid-friendly (sneaks in cottage cheese!)
Tip: For crispy edges, cook in ghee or coconut oil.
Perfect for meal prep! Freeze & reheat in a toaster. 🚀
Let me know if you try them! 😊
