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Fluffy Cottage Cheese Protein Pancakes

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These fluffy cottage cheese protein pancakes are an easy homemade recipe perfect for a wholesome breakfast. They are light, satisfying, and packed with protein to keep you full and energized.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (225 g) small-curd cottage cheese
  • 3 large eggs, room temperature
  • ½ cup (65 g) all-purpose flour (can substitute almond flour for gluten-free)
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1–2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup (optional)
  • ¼ cup (60 ml) milk, any kind (dairy or dairy-free)
  • A pinch of salt
  • Butter or oil for cooking

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, vanilla extract, honey (if using), and milk until smooth and slightly frothy, about 2 minutes.
  2. If desired, pulse the cottage cheese in a blender for 10-15 seconds for a smoother texture, or stir in as-is to keep small curds.
  3. In another bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt to avoid clumps.
  4. Slowly fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined. The batter should be thick with visible cottage cheese curds. Avoid overmixing.
  5. Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and add a small pat of butter or a drizzle of oil, letting it melt and coat the surface evenly (3-4 minutes).
  6. Using a ¼ cup (60 ml) measuring cup, scoop batter onto the skillet. Cook for about 3 minutes until bubbles form on top and edges look set.
  7. Flip carefully and cook for another 2-3 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
  8. Transfer cooked pancakes to a plate and tent with foil to keep warm while finishing the batch.
  9. Check doneness by gently pressing the center; it should spring back slightly. Avoid pressing too hard or flipping repeatedly.

Notes

Do not overmix the batter to avoid tough pancakes. Use medium heat to prevent burning and ensure even cooking. Let the batter rest 5-10 minutes before cooking for better texture. If batter is too thick, add a splash more milk; if too thin, add a bit more flour. Flip pancakes only once for best fluffiness.

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