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High-Protein Cottage Cheese Pancakes

Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 4 pancakes
Calories 250
Enjoy a healthy, protein-packed breakfast with these easy-to-make cottage cheese pancakes, perfect for a nutritious start to your day.

Ingredients

Dairy

  • 1 cup cottage cheese (preferably low-fat or full-fat)
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup rolled oats (or oat flour for a smoother texture)
  • 1/4 cup protein powder (vanilla or unflavored)
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • Pinch salt

For Cooking

  • Butter or oil (for cooking)

For Garnish

  • Fresh berries (raspberries and blueberries) fresh berries (for garnish)
  • Maple syrup or honey syrup or honey (for serving)
  • Fresh mint leaves (optional) mint leaves (for garnish)

Instructions 

  • Blend cottage cheese, eggs, oats, protein powder, baking powder, vanilla, and salt until smooth.
  • Heat a skillet with butter or oil over medium heat. Pour 1/4 cup batter for each pancake.
  • Cook 2-3 minutes until bubbles form, then flip and cook another 2-3 minutes until golden.
  • Stack pancakes, top with berries, drizzle with syrup or honey, and garnish with mint if desired. Serve immediately.

Notes

Using full-fat cottage cheese adds creaminess, but low-fat works well too.
Calories: 250kcal
Cost: $10
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Keyword: High-Protein