Cottage Cheese Pancakes
Cottage cheese pancakes are a delightful twist on classic breakfast fare, boasting a fluffy texture and rich flavor. Perfect for busy mornings or leisurely brunches, these pancakes are not only easy to make but also versatile enough to pair with your favorite toppings—whether it’s fresh fruit, syrup, or yogurt. In just a few simple steps, you can whip up these delicious treats that will have everyone at the table asking for seconds!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4 people (8 pancakes) 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup full-fat cottage cheese
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ cup whole milk (or almond/oat milk)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ÂĽ tsp salt
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter or oil (for cooking)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together cottage cheese, eggs, milk, and vanilla until smooth but slightly lumpy.
- In another bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt. Stir gently to avoid activating gluten.
- Fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined; do not overmix.
- Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and add butter or oil.
- For each pancake, scoop about ÂĽ cup of batter onto the skillet. Cook until bubbles form on top (about 3-4 minutes), then flip and cook for another 3-4 minutes.
- Serve warm with your choice of toppings.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 pancakes (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 130mg