Cottage cheese pancakes? Yes, this pancakes recipe is the best kept secret on the internet! Except now it’s no longer a secret, because after we posted this cottage pancakes have skyrocketed in popularity. Why we love this recipe: These pancakes are protein-packed pancake and use only half the flour as a regular pancake recipe, relying on eggs and cottage cheese instead. It’s tender, fluffy, and vanilla-scented, and the best part: it tastes like French toast! This is our go-to pancake recipe for weekend breakfasts and entertaining (all our friends and family can’t get enough). Tip: You can keep cooked pancakes warm by placing them under an inverted bowl while you cook the second batch. “These have become my favorite pancakes. The macros on these are amazing. I have been eating these almost every morning and still have been able to stay in my calorie range. My kids even like these. These are definitely going to be made in my house for many years on.” -Maria
Small curd cottage cheese: This type of cottage cheese has smaller curds, which allow the cheese to mostly melt into the pancake texture when cooked. Eggs: Eggs act as a binder, holding together the texture of this pancake. All purpose flour: You’ll need a little flour to help these come together. For gluten-free, substitute gluten free 1-for-1 flour or oat flour. Maple syrup: Pure maple syrup is our sweetener of choice: you can also substitute honey or agave syrup. Vanilla extract, baking powder and salt: These baking essentials round out the flavor and texture.
Some brands labeled as “small curd” have fairly large curds. The size varies based on brand. One small curd brand we bought was exactly the same curd size as another brand that was not labeled small curd. Experiment and find a brand that works for you! That said, the recipe works with any size of curd. Avoid large curd (though you can whiz up the batter in a blender if this is all you have). Depending on the curd size, you may end up with some white flecks in the batter: but they’re still just as delicious!
Want more recipes with this healthy cheese? Go to these cottage cheese recipes, like cottage cheese mac and cheese, cottage cheese dip, and more.
One cottage cheese pancake has over 7 grams protein. A serving size of two pancakes provides approximately 30% of your daily protein intake. One standard pancake has approximately 4 grams protein. So cottage cheese pancakes have nearly double the protein of a classic pancake recipe.
Pancake topping ideas
There are so many ways to top your cottage cheese pancakes! Often when we serve pancakes we try to offset the sweet with a little nut butter for protein, which would pack in even more protein here. Here are some pancake topping ideas:
Pure maple syrup and powdered sugar plays up the French toast vibe. Fresh berries like raspberries, blackberries or blueberries work well. Sliced bananas and a sprinkle of cinnamon add a cozy flavor. Crushed nuts like pecans, walnuts, pistachios, hazelnuts or slivered almonds add a crunch. Nut butter like peanut butter, almond butter, pecan butter, or walnut butter add even more protein.
Frequently asked questions
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