Start your morning on a bright and nourishing note with these flourless cottage cheese pancakes. They’re incredibly fluffy, naturally high in protein, and made with just a few wholesome ingredients. Whether you’re fueling up for the day ahead or enjoying a cozy weekend brunch, these pancakes are a satisfying choice that keeps you full and energized. Bonus: no refined flour involved!
Why You’ll Love These Pancakes
A Protein Powerhouse
These pancakes pack a serious protein punch thanks to the star ingredient: cottage cheese. Combined with eggs, they create a complete protein profile perfect for post-workout meals or simply staying full longer. You won’t even miss the flour, especially since these pancakes are soft, tender, and golden brown.
Quick & Easy to Make
From mixing to flipping, these pancakes come together in just minutes. You can blend everything for a smooth texture or mix by hand for a slightly chunkier, rustic feel. Either way, you’ll get a delicious result with minimal prep time. Perfect for busy mornings!
Ingredients & Directions
Ingredients
- 1 cup full-fat cottage cheese
- 3 large eggs
- 1/4 cup rolled oats or oat flour (optional for structure)
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
- Pinch of salt
- Butter or oil for the skillet
- Fresh berries & a light dusting of powdered sugar for topping (optional)
Directions
- In a blender or mixing bowl, combine the cottage cheese, eggs, oats (if using), baking powder, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt.
- Blend until smooth for a fluffier texture or mix lightly for a chunkier, more textured pancake.
- Preheat a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Lightly grease with butter or oil.
- Pour about 1/4 cup of batter per pancake into the skillet.
- Cook for 2 to 3 minutes, until bubbles form on the surface and the edges begin to set.
- Flip and cook for another 1 to 2 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through.
- Serve warm with your favorite toppings such as fresh berries, honey, or a sprinkle of powdered sugar.
Serving Ideas & Tips
Topping Suggestions
These pancakes are versatile when it comes to toppings. Try them with:
- A handful of fresh raspberries, blueberries, or sliced banana
- A drizzle of maple syrup or raw honey
- A dollop of Greek yogurt for extra creaminess
- Chopped nuts or seeds for crunch and added nutrition
Make-Ahead & Storage
You can batch-make these pancakes and store them in the fridge for up to 3 days. They also freeze well just stack them with parchment between each pancake and store in an airtight container. Reheat in a skillet or microwave before serving.
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Fluffy Flourless Cottage Cheese Pancakes: High Protein & Naturally Delicious
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 6 pancakes
Description
These high-protein, flourless cottage cheese pancakes are fluffy, delicious, and naturally gluten-free. Perfect for breakfast or a post-workout meal!
Ingredients
“1 cup full-fat cottage cheese”,
“3 large eggs”,
“1/4 cup rolled oats or oat flour (optional)”,
“1/2 tsp baking powder”,
“1/4 tsp vanilla extract (optional)”,
“Pinch of salt”,
“Butter or oil for skillet”,
“Fresh berries and powdered sugar for topping (optional)”
Instructions
“Blend or mix cottage cheese, eggs, oats, baking powder, vanilla, and salt.”,
“Preheat and grease a skillet over medium heat.”,
“Pour 1/4 cup batter per pancake.”,
“Cook 2-3 minutes until bubbles form.”,
“Flip and cook 1-2 more minutes until golden.”,
“Serve warm with toppings of choice.”
Notes
“Optional oats add structure but can be left out for a fully flourless version. Adjust batter thickness as needed.”,
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Pan-fry
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 pancakes
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 130mg
Keywords: cottage cheese pancakes”, “high protein pancakes”, “gluten-free breakfast