Fluffy Cottage Cheese Pancakes

These Fluffy Cottage Cheese Pancakes are a high-protein twist on a classic breakfast dish.

Made with full-fat cottage cheese, these fluffy and tender pancakes go great when served with Pineapple Chutney on top or a spoonful of Fresh Apple Salsa on the side.

What makes Cottage Cheese Pancakes so good?

Using cottage cheese, instead of milk or other kinds of dairy, gives these pancakes added moisture, a tender and fluffy texture, and a boost of protein.

I like that these fluffy, high-protein cottage cheese pancakes are moist, satisfying, and have zero cottage cheese taste, making them perfect for a guilt-free breakfast.

Have you tried my recipe for Vanilla and Almond Granola

Made with rolled oats and maple syrup, that vegan and gluten free granola is sweet and salty and crunchy and chewy, making it perfect for breakfast or as a snack. Both this recipe for pancakes and that recipe for granola are easy and tasty ideas for a more healthy breakfast meal.

Make your pancakes on the perfect griddle. You can find a selection of griddles, including electric griddles, here.

What you need to make to make pancakes with cottage cheese.

• Cottage Cheese Use a full-fat cottage cheese for best results.
• Eggs. Large eggs at room temperature.
• Milk. Buttermilk can alternatively be used.
• Vanilla Extract
• Flour. Regular all purpose flour.
• Leaveners Baking Powder and Baking Soda
• Optional Fruit such as blueberries, chocolate chips, or whipped cream for a topping.

How to make fluffy cottage cheese pancakes.

• Prep Time 10 minutes .
• Cook Time 10 minutes .
• Servings 12, depending on the size of your pancakes.
• How to serve : Serve warm with with fruit, whipped cream, syrup, or as you would enjoy any other kind of pancake.
• Notes: You will need a blender, mixing bowl, rubber spatula or similar item, a scoop such as an ice cream scoop, and griddle.

1. Blend In a blender or food processor, blend together the cottage cheese, eggs, milk, and vanilla extract.
2. Dry Ingredients. In a large mixing bowl, use a whisk to combine together the flour, baking powder, and baking soda.
3. Combine. Pour the wet ingredients from the first step into the large mixing bowl with the dry ingredients and use a rubber spatula or similar item to gently fold the wet ingredients in without over-mixing the ingredients.
4. Rest. Allow the batter to sit or rest for five to 10 minutes for the leaveners to do their job. Meanwhile, you can prep your griddle and preheat the griddle on medium high heat.
5. Cook Use a scoop to scoop out the batter onto your preheated griddle, leaving room between each of the pancakes for spread. Cook the pancakes until they begin to bubble and turn golden brown (one to two minutes). Then flip the pancakes and cook until done.
6. Serve You can serve your pancakes with syrup, butter, whipped cream or as desired.

Tips for making the best easy cottage cheese pancake recipe

Full fat cottage cheese is used in this recipe for optimal moisture. While 2% could work in this recipe, lower fat versions can make these pancakes dry and less tender.

More helpful tips for you.

1. A blender is used to combine together the wet ingredients in the first step. This is done to break down the curds for an extra smooth and fluffy texture.
2. When you combine the wet ingredients with the dry ingredients in the third step, use a rubber spatula to gently fold in the wet ingredients. Overmixing the ingredients can result in dense pancakes rather than fluffy pancakes.
3. Smaller pancakes work best in this recipe as the pancakes are softer than 'normal' pancakes. Use a scoop (no larger than ¼ cup) to scoop out the batter to keep the pancakes a similar size as this will allow them to cook more uniformly. Luckily, these pancakes tend to spread less than other pancakes.

How to store leftover pancakes.

Once your pancakes have fully cooled, they can be stored in an airtight container. When properly stored, pancakes should keep for up to four days or up to a few months when frozen. If you intend to freeze these pancakes, use a sheet of parchment paper between the layers.

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