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Fluffy Cottage Cheese Protein Pancakes Easy Recipe for Perfect Breakfast

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These fluffy cottage cheese protein pancakes are soft, pillowy, and packed with protein, making them a perfect light and healthy breakfast option. Quick and easy to prepare, they offer a moist texture with a subtle tang from cottage cheese.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (225 g) cottage cheese, small curd, full-fat or low-fat
  • 3 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 cup (90 g) rolled oats, ground into oat flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
  • A pinch of salt
  • ¼ cup (60 ml) milk, any kind (dairy or plant-based)
  • 1–2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup (optional)

Instructions

  1. Prepare oat flour by pulsing 1 cup rolled oats in a blender or food processor until fine flour forms (about 30 seconds).
  2. Blend 1 cup cottage cheese, 3 large eggs, ¼ cup milk, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and 1-2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup until smooth and creamy (1-2 minutes).
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together oat flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, ½ teaspoon cinnamon (optional), and a pinch of salt.
  4. Pour the blended wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir gently with a spatula until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
  5. Preheat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and lightly grease with butter or oil. Test heat by sprinkling a few drops of water; if they dance, skillet is ready.
  6. Scoop about ¼ cup batter per pancake onto the skillet. Cook for 2-3 minutes until bubbles form and edges look set. Flip and cook for another 1-2 minutes until golden brown.
  7. Serve pancakes warm with your favorite toppings such as fresh berries, nut butter, or maple syrup.

Notes

If batter thickens while cooking, add a splash of milk to loosen it. Lower heat if pancakes brown too fast. The first pancake is a tester and may be irregular. Use room temperature eggs for better batter consistency. Keep cooked pancakes warm in a low oven if making multiple batches.

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