Description
These Delicious Cottage Cheese Pancakes are light, fluffy, and packed with protein. Made with simple ingredients like cottage cheese, eggs, and a touch of flour, they’re a nutritious twist on a classic breakfast favorite. Ready in just 20 minutes, they’re perfect for busy mornings or relaxed weekend brunches. Top them with fresh fruit, syrup, or a dollop of yogurt for an irresistible meal any time of day.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cottage cheese (full-fat or low-fat)
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted (plus more for the pan)
- 3 large eggs
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ cup blueberries (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Ingredients: Crack the eggs into a bowl. Melt the butter and set it aside to cool slightly.
- Make the Batter: In a medium bowl, combine cottage cheese, eggs, melted butter, flour, and salt. Mix well until mostly smooth. It’s okay if the batter is a little lumpy from the cheese.
- Add Fruit (Optional): Gently fold in blueberries or your favorite fruit if using.
- Heat the Pan: Warm a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Add a small amount of butter and let it melt completely.
- Cook the Pancakes: Drop 2–3 tablespoons of batter per pancake onto the skillet. Cook for 2–3 minutes or until bubbles form and the edges look set. Flip carefully and cook for another 1–2 minutes until golden brown.
- Serve: Transfer to a plate and repeat with remaining batter, adding more butter to the pan if needed. Serve warm with your favorite toppings.
Notes
For extra fluffiness, let the batter sit for 5 minutes before cooking. Don’t overmix—the pancakes taste better when slightly textured. Try topping with sliced bananas, strawberries, maple syrup, or Greek yogurt for variety.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 pancakes
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 110mg