Cottage Cheese Pancakes
Cottage cheese pancakes are a delightful twist on traditional breakfast favorites. Fluffy and packed with protein, these pancakes offer a rich, creamy texture complemented by sweet vanilla notes. Perfect for lazy mornings or quick breakfasts, they can be topped with fresh fruit or drizzled with maple syrup for an extra touch of indulgence. Your family will love the satisfying combination of flavors and textures in every bite.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 8 pancakes 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup small curd cottage cheese
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon butter or oil (for cooking)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together cottage cheese, eggs, and vanilla extract until slightly chunky.
- In a separate bowl, sift together flour and baking powder.
- Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined; avoid overmixing.
- Preheat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and add butter or oil.
- Pour ¼ cup batter onto the skillet for each pancake. Cook until bubbles form and edges set (about 2-3 minutes), then flip until golden brown.
- Serve warm with desired toppings like maple syrup or fresh fruit.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 60mg