Easy-Blend Cottage Cheese Protein Pancakes
Start your morning with a protein-packed breakfast. This sweet treat gets an extra protein boost thanks to one of our favorite dairy ingredients – cottage cheese. Even if you’re not a fan of cottage cheese on its own, you’ll be shocked at how well it blends into this simple pancake recipe. Recipe developed by Chrissy Carroll, MPH, RD, LDN of Snacking in Sneakers and available on New England Dairy.
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Serves8 (pancakes)
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Ingredients
- 1 cup low fat cottage cheese
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 4 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons avocado oil (or olive oil)
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Directions
- Preheat a griddle to 350 degrees F.
- In a large blender, combine all the ingredients. Blend on high for 30-60 seconds, until well combined. Let the batter sit for 3-4 minutes.
- Using a ¼-cup measuring cup, portion batter onto the griddle. Let cook for 1-2 minutes, or until bubbles start forming on the pancake, then flip. Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes, until cooked through.
- Remove the pancakes with a spatula and place on a plate. Repeat the last step until all batter is used up and pancakes are done.
- Enjoy with pure maple syrup and sliced strawberries (or whatever toppings you enjoy).
Recipe Tips
- These pancakes will be a bit thinner and denser than traditional flour-based pancakes; that is normal for this recipe.
- If you do not have a griddle, you can also make these in a greased skillet over medium-low heat.
- One serving of this recipe may be 2 to 4 pancakes, depending on your body’s needs and your hunger level.
Nutrition Facts
Easy-Blend Cottage Cheese Protein Pancakes
Amount Per Serving
Calories 106
Calories from Fat 36
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 4g
6%
Saturated Fat 1g
5%
Trans Fat 0g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 2g
Cholesterol 94mg
31%
Sodium 212mg
9%
Potassium 97mg
3%
Total Carbohydrates 8g
3%
Dietary Fiber 1g
4%
Sugars 1g
Protein 8g
16%
Vitamin A
3%
Vitamin C
0%
Vitamin D0%
Calcium
6%
Iron
5%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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