These cottage cheese pancakes have earned a devoted following for good reason. They are fluffy, golden, and satisfying in a way that traditional pancakes simply cannot match. Blending the cottage cheese with eggs, oats, and vanilla creates a smooth, pourable batter that cooks up beautifully on a griddle. The cottage cheese melts into the batter during blending, adding moisture and protein without any detectable dairy flavor. The result is a pancake that holds together perfectly, has a tender crumb, and pairs wonderfully with fresh berries, maple syrup, or a dollop of Greek yogurt. These are a weekend breakfast worth waking up for.

Ingredients

• 1 cup full fat cottage cheese
• 2 large eggs
• 1/2 cup rolled oats
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• Pinch of salt
• Butter or coconut oil for the griddle

Directions

1. Add cottage cheese, eggs, oats, vanilla, honey, baking powder, and salt to a blender.
2. Blend on high for 45 to 60 seconds until completely smooth.
3. Let batter rest for 5 minutes while the griddle heats to medium.
4. Lightly butter the griddle or pan.
5. Pour approximately 1/4 cup of batter per pancake onto the griddle.
6. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes until bubbles form on the surface and edges look set.
7. Flip carefully and cook for another 1 to 2 minutes until golden brown.
8. Serve immediately with fresh berries, maple syrup, or yogurt.

Tips and variations

• These pancakes are slightly more delicate than traditional flour pancakes. Use a thin spatula and flip gently.
• For a thicker pancake, add 2 tablespoons of almond flour or all purpose flour to the batter.
• Add a teaspoon of cinnamon and a pinch of cardamom for a warm spiced variation.
• Fold fresh blueberries or chocolate chips into the batter after blending for added flavor.
• Leftover batter keeps in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours. Stir before using.
• These freeze well. Stack cooled pancakes between parchment paper and freeze for up to one month.

Nutritional information (per serving, serves 2, about 3 pancakes each)

• Calories: 290
• Protein: 22g
• Fat: 10g
• Carbohydrates: 28g
• Fiber: 3g
• Sodium: 340mg
• Calcium: 14% DV

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