Healthy & Fluffy Cottage Cheese Pancakes
Deliciously fluffy pancakes made with protein-rich cottage cheese, perfect for a healthy breakfast or brunch.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free, High-Protein
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cottage cheese (225 grams, or substitute with mashed feta cheese)
- 2 medium eggs (room temperature)
- 1 cup oat flour (90-100 grams, or whole wheat flour)
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 0.25 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 tablespoons dairy or plant-based milk
- 2 teaspoons raw unsweetened honey (or maple syrup)
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract (optional)
- Olive oil, butter, or lard (for cooking)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine cottage cheese, whisked eggs, honey, baking powder, baking soda, vanilla extract (if using), and a pinch of salt. Mix until smooth.
- Gradually add oat flour, stirring to combine. Adjust thickness with milk if needed.
- Preheat a skillet over low to medium heat and add olive oil or butter.
- Scoop batter using a tablespoon and transfer to skillet. Cook until bubbles form on surface.
- Flip pancakes and cook until golden brown on the other side.
- Remove from skillet and place on a paper towel to absorb excess oil. Serve warm.
Notes
Top with fresh berries, yogurt, nut butters, or enjoy with bacon for a complete breakfast.