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A golden stack of cottage cheese pancakes topped with fresh strawberries and maple syrup on a white ceramic plate.
Emily Hart

Cottage Cheese Pancakes

These cottage cheese pancakes are a quick, high-protein breakfast made with just 5 simple ingredients. Blended cottage cheese, eggs, oats, vanilla, and salt create soft, fluffy pancakes with a creamy interior and a satisfying texture that keeps you full all morning.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 17 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 188
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 250 g full-fat cottage cheese
  • 3 large eggs
  • 60 g rolled oats
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 pinch fine salt

Equipment

  • blender or food processor
  • non-stick frying pan
  • Spatula
  • measuring cups
  • mixing spoon

Method
 

  1. Add the rolled oats to a blender or food processor and blend for about 20 seconds until they become a coarse flour.
  2. Add the cottage cheese, eggs, vanilla extract, and salt. Blend for 30 to 40 seconds until mostly smooth, leaving a few small curds.
  3. Let the batter rest for 3 to 4 minutes so the oats can absorb moisture and slightly thicken the mixture.
  4. Heat a non-stick frying pan over medium-low heat and melt about 1/2 teaspoon of butter.
    Two-step process for cottage cheese pancakes showing blended batter in a NutriBullet cup and golden rounds cooking in a non-stick pan.
  5. Pour approximately 3 tablespoons of batter per pancake into the pan. Cook for 2½ to 3 minutes until the edges are set and bubbles appear on the surface.
  6. Carefully flip each pancake and cook for another 1½ to 2 minutes until golden and cooked through.
  7. Repeat with the remaining batter. Stack and serve immediately with your preferred toppings.

Notes

Use full-fat cottage cheese for the best texture and structure. Let the batter rest for 3–4 minutes before cooking. Cook over medium-low heat to prevent over-browning. Optional additions include 1 teaspoon baking powder for extra lift or 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup for sweetness.
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