How to Make Simple Cottage Cheese Pancakes - A Step-by-Step Guide

There’s something inherently satisfying about a good old-fashioned pancake breakfast. But if you’re looking for a healthier, high-protein twist, look no further than these simple cottage cheese pancakes. Packed with protein and low in carbs, these pancakes are the perfect way to start your day on a nutritious note.

Using cottage cheese as a main ingredient may seem unusual at first, but it adds a creamy texture and subtle tanginess to the pancakes that sets them apart from traditional...

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup cottage cheese
  • 3 eggs
  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons melted butter
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon butter, or as needed
  • ¼ cup blueberries, or to taste (Optional)

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Additional Time: 1 hr
  • Total Time: 1 hr 20 mins
  • Servings: 3
  • Yield: 3 servings

  • Strain cottage cheese in a sieve fitted over a bowl, pressing down occasionally, until cottage cheese has dried out, about 1 hour.
  • Beat eggs in a medium bowl; add cottage cheese, flour, melted butter, and salt. Mix until just blended.
  • Heat butter in a frying pan over medium-high heat; drop large spoonfuls of batter into the melted butter. Sprinkle blueberries into batter. Cook until lightly browned, 2 to 3 minutes per side.
  • Nutrition

    273 cal.

    • Total Fat: 18g
    • Saturated Fat: 9g
    • Cholesterol: 221mg
    • Sodium: 632mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 12g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 2g
    • Protein: 17g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 77mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 153mg