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A stack of three fluffy protein pancakes topped with raspberries, blueberries, and syrup.

High-Protein Cottage Cheese Pancakes

Fluffy, diner-style pancakes that use blended cottage cheese and oats to deliver a massive protein punch without protein powder.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Resting Time 2 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Servings 1
Calories 285 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 High-Speed Blender Required to eliminate cottage cheese curds
  • 1 10-inch Non-stick skillet Essential for oil-free cooking to save calories
  • 1 Silicone spatula For flipping

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup Low-fat cottage cheese 2% milkfat
  • 1/2 cup Rolled oats Gluten-free if preferred
  • 2 large Egg whites Fresh or liquid egg whites work perfectly
  • 1 tsp Vanilla extract
  • 1/2 tsp Baking powder
  • 1 pinch Cinnamon

Instructions
 

Batter Preparation

  • Combine the cottage cheese, rolled oats, egg whites, vanilla extract, baking powder, and cinnamon into the blender.
  • Blend on high for 30 to 45 seconds until the batter becomes completely smooth and resembles traditional pancake batter.
  • Let the batter rest in the blender for 2 minutes to allow the oats to hydrate.
    Smooth blended cottage cheese and oat pancake batter inside a glass blender pitcher.

Cooking

  • Heat the non-stick skillet over medium heat. Lightly mist the surface with a zero-calorie cooking spray if your pan tends to stick.
  • Pour the batter into the skillet to form 3 medium-sized pancakes.
  • Cook for 3-4 minutes until bubbles form on the surface and the edges look set.
  • Flip carefully with the silicone spatula and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes on the other side until golden brown. Serve immediately.

Notes

  1. Macros: Calories: 285 kcal | Protein: 26g | Carbs: 32g | Fat: 4g
  2. Toppings: Top with 1/4 cup of fresh berries and sugar-free syrup to keep calories under 300 while adding dietary fiber.
  3. Meal Prep: You can double or triple this recipe, cook the pancakes, and freeze them in a zip-top bag. Reheat them in the toaster just like store-bought waffles.
  4. Texture Check: If the batter feels too thick after resting, add 1 tablespoon of almond milk to thin it out.
  5. Dairy-Free Alternative: This recipe relies on the chemical properties of cottage cheese; it does not substitute well with dairy-free yogurts without adding a binding agent.
  6. Protein Boost: For an even higher macronutrients count, swap 1/4 cup of oats for 1/2 scoop of vanilla whey protein powder.
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