These Protein Cottage Pancakes are super high in protein, fluffy, and easy to make. Put together in just 15 minutes, they are a perfect time-friendly breakfast option. And, as a bonus, no blender is needed. With 31g of protein, they will keep you full for a long time. Have them with a generous amount of maple syrup and your favorite berries.
Why you need to try these high protein cottage cheese pancakes
High in protein These pancakes will satisfy even the most demanding protein intake. One serving will provide you with 31g of protein.
Sugar-free This recipe does not call for any sweetener, and it is up to you to sweeten the final product with whatever you prefer, whether fresh berries, some fruit, or some maple syrup.
Easy to make One bowl is all you need to combine the batter for these cottage pancakes.
Ingredients and substitutes
Cottage cheese The essential ingredient – it gives the pancakes a nice fluffy structure and, at the same time a bit chewy texture. Cottage cheese is also high in protein food.
Oat flour Or blended oats. Use certified gluten-free if gluten intolerant. Another gluten-free flour option I enjoy when making these is buckwheat flour – substitute 1:1.
Egg One large egg. It holds everything together and enhances the fluffy structure.
Baking powder Leavening agent – a crucial ingredient for pillowy pancakes.
Sweetener (optional) If you prefer your batter to have a slight sweetness, add 1 tbsp of your favorite granulated sweetener.
How do these high protein cottage cheese pancakes taste
- Fluffy with small chunks of melted chewy cheese
- Rich in texture and taste
- Nutty from oat flour
How to make these high protein cottage cheese pancakes
- Mix all ingredients in a medium bowl until well combined.
- Let the pancake batter rest and heat oil or ghee on a pan over medium heat.
- Scoop 1/4-1/2 of the batter into the pan and cook for 2-3 minutes until the edges dry. Flip and cook for 1-2 minutes or until the bottom gets golden brown. Repeat with the remaining batter.
- Serve with maple syrup and fresh berries.
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High Protein Cottage Cheese Pancakes (gluten-free, sugar-free)
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup (140g) cottage cheese
- 1/2 cup (60g) oat flour blended oats
- 1 egg, large
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tbsp granulated sweetener optional
For cooking
- 1 tsp ghee or oil
Instructions
- Mix oat flour, and baking powder (and optionally granulated sweetener) in a medium bowl. Add cottage cheese and an egg and mix until well combined.
- Heat oil or ghee on a pan over medium heat.
- Scoop 1/4 of the batter (for 4 pancakes) or 1/2 of the batter (for 2 bigger pancakes) into the pan and cook for 2-3 minutes until the edges dry. Flip and cook for 1-2 minutes or until the bottom gets golden brown. Repeat with the remaining batter.
- Remove from the pan on a serving dish. Serve warm with some berries and maple syrup.