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Fluffy Protein Pancakes (You’d Never Guess What’s Inside)

Fluffy Cottage Cheese Pancakes

Light and protein-packed cottage cheese pancakes that are fluffy, golden, and easy to prepare for a nutritious breakfast or snack.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Breakfast, high protein
Cuisine American
Servings 4 people
Calories 120 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 blender
  • 1 non-stick skillet

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup cottage cheese full fat or low fat
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons rolled oats gluten-free if needed
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup optional
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon optional
  • 1 to 2 teaspoons butter or neutral oil for cooking

Instructions
 

  • Combine cottage cheese, eggs, and vanilla extract in a blender. Blend until smooth.
  • Add rolled oats, cornstarch, baking powder, salt, honey, and cinnamon if using. Blend until mixture thickens slightly.
  • Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and grease lightly with butter or oil.
  • Pour about 1/4 cup batter per pancake onto the skillet. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes until bubbles form and edges set.
  • Flip pancakes carefully and cook for 1 to 2 more minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
  • Serve warm with toppings like fresh fruit, yogurt, or honey drizzle as desired.

Notes

  • Increase honey or syrup for sweeter pancakes.
  • Freeze leftover pancakes; reheat in toaster or microwave.
  • Try toppings like nuts or chocolate chips for variety.