Easy Cottage Cheese Pancakes Recipe

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These cottage cheese pancakes have been on repeat in my house for years, and once you try them, you'll understand why. With just 4 simple ingredients and a blender, you get the fluffiest, most satisfying pancakes and they happen to be packed with protein and fiber too! My kids ask for these every single weekend, and I love that I can feel good about saying yes.

These pancakes are so good with blackberry syrup for pancakes!

No separating eggs, no complicated steps, no mystery ingredients. Just blend, pour, and cook. The batter comes together in under 5 minutes, which means you can have a hot stack on the table before anyone even has time to complain they're hungry.

I also love making a big batch on Sundays so we have easy breakfasts ready for the whole week. They reheat perfectly, which is a total lifesaver on busy school mornings. My husband and I grab a couple with some fresh fruit and are out the door feeling full and actually fueled for the day, no mid-morning energy crash!

Serve these pancakes with this delicious blueberry sauce for pancakes!

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• What are Cottage Cheese Pancakes?
• Why You'll Love These Cottage Cheese Pancakes
• Cottage Cheese Pancake Recipe Ingredients
• How to Make Pancakes with Cottage Cheese
• The Secret to Perfect Cottage Cheese Pancakes
• Cottage Cheese Pancake Recipe Variations
• Serving Suggestions for Cottage Cheese Pancakes
• How to Store Pancakes with Cottage Cheese
• Frequently Asked Questions
• More Pancake Recipes
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What are Cottage Cheese Pancakes?

If you've never cooked with cottage cheese before, don't let it scare you! Cottage cheese pancakes are just like your classic stack of fluffy pancakes but with cottage cheese blended right into the batter. The result is a protein-packed, creamy pancake that tastes delicious without any of the guilt. The cottage cheese melts right in as it cooks, so you'd never even know it's there. It's one of those sneaky ingredients that makes everything better.

Why You'll Love These Cottage Cheese Pancakes

• High in protein. Thanks to the cottage cheese, these pancakes pack way more protein than a traditional stack, perfect for keeping you full all morning long.
• Incredibly fluffy. The cottage cheese adds moisture and lift to the batter, giving you that thick, pillowy texture you love without any extra effort.
• Quick and easy. We're talking one bowl, simple ingredients, and about 20 minutes from start to finish. Weekday breakfast? Totally doable.
• Kid-approved. The flavor is mild and slightly sweet, so picky eaters will never suspect there's cottage cheese hiding in there.
• Great for meal prep. These pancakes reheat beautifully, so you can make a big batch on Sunday and enjoy them all week.

Cottage Cheese Pancake Recipe Ingredients

You only need a few simple ingredients for these healthy cottage cheese pancakes!

• Oats. You can use oat flour if you have it around, or you can use rolled oats like I am using here. Oatmeal in pancakes gives them a hearty, filling texture, just like in these Blueberry Oatmeal pancakes.
• Cottage Cheese. Your favorite variety of cottage cheese.
• Large eggs. Three eggs or four egg whites for a low fat pancake
• Baking powder. This will make the pancakes light and fluffy.

What Type of Cottage Cheese is Best?

You'll want cottage cheese with small curds for this recipe. Low fat cottage cheese or fat free cottage cheese can will all work. The great thing about cottage cheese is there are 14 grams of protein per cup. That's a lot of protein to have and these pancakes will keep you full for a while!

If you don't have cottage cheese you can use sour cream or you can make these Greek yogurt pancakes by using Greek yogurt instead.

Equipment To Gather

• Blender
• Mixing Bowls
• Measuring Cups
• Measuring Spoons
• Spatula
• Griddle Or Non-Stick Pan

How to Make Pancakes with Cottage Cheese

1. In a blender, add the cup cottage cheese, cup of oats, baking powder, and eggs. Blend them for 2-3 minutes or until the batter is smooth and the wet ingredients have fully blender with the dry ingredients and there are no more chunky pieces.
2. Pour the batter into a medium bowl to make it easier to scoop into the pan. The consistency of the batter should be of traditional pancake batter.

3. Add butter or coconut oil to a non-stick pan or a large nonstick griddle over medium heat. Place a scoop of batter into the pan and let it cook for 2-3 minutes or until bubbles come up the center of the pancakes and the edges are dry.
4. Flip the pancakes on the second side and cook until they are lightly browned.

Pro Tip! Add more butter or oil to the pan after each batch of pancakes. This will make sure the pancakes do not stick to the pan.

The Secret to Perfect Cottage Cheese Pancakes

• Do not push down on the pancakes when you flip them. Though it might be tempting to push down on the pancakes, that stops the pancakes from being as fluffy as they can be.
• The pancakes are ready to flip when the middle bubbles. Small bubbles will start to come through the batter. The edges of the pancakes will also start to dry out. When you see these two signs, it's time to flip the pancakes.
• Use an ice cream scoop or a measuring cup to measure the batter. This ensures the pancakes are all the same size will cook evenly.
• Do not cook the pancakes too high. Medium heat is the best for cooking pancakes. Too high and the outside will be too cooked and the inside will be raw. Too low and the pancakes will take a long time to cook.

Cottage Cheese Pancake Recipe Variations

• Serve this oatmeal cottage cheese pancake recipe with maple syrup, air fryer bacon, and lots of fresh fruit!
• Add delicious ingredients into the batter! Think of this batter as the base batter. You can add peanut butter, vanilla extract, cinnamon, chocolate chips, or blueberries to these delicious pancakes!
• Change up the dry ingredients! You can use oat flour, instant oats, or whole wheat flour in these pancakes. You would use the same amount of flour as you would oats.

Serving Suggestions for Cottage Cheese Pancakes

These pancakes are delicious on their own, but here are a few ways to take them to the next level:

• Keep it classic. A drizzle of maple syrup and a pat of butter is always a good idea.
• Fresh fruit. Top with sliced strawberries, blueberries, or bananas for a bright, fruity finish.
• Whipped cream. A dollop on top makes these feel like a total treat.
• Nut butter. Swirl on some almond or peanut butter for extra protein and richness.
• Honey and walnuts. A simple combo that feels fancy without any extra work.

How to Store Pancakes with Cottage Cheese

How to store the batter. Once the pancake batter is mixed together, cover the batter with plastic wrap or place it in an airtight container. The batter will stay fresh in the refrigerator up to 24 hours.

How to store leftover pancakes. Let the pancakes cool to room temperature and store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator. To reheat the leftover pancakes, place them in the toaster oven for 1 minute or until the pancakes are warm. You can also reheat the pancakes on the stovetop in a dry pan.

To keep the pancakes warm, after they are cooked place them on a parchment lined baking tray or baking sheet and keep them warm in a 200 degree oven. This will keep them warm so you can serve them all at once.

To freeze the pancakes, place the leftover pancakes into a freezer bag and freeze them for up to 3 months. Heat the pancakes up in a toaster oven when you are ready to enjoy them.

Frequently Asked Questions

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