Description
Wake up to the heavenly scent of golden, sizzling Cottage Cheese Pancakes—your new favorite quick breakfast and easy recipe for cozy mornings or leisurely brunches. These protein-rich pancakes are fluffy on the inside with a crisp edge, thanks to the creamy magic of cottage cheese. Whether you’re after healthy snack ideas, breakfast ideas for kids, or a satisfying twist on traditional pancakes, this dish delivers every time. Pair them with sweet berries, a dusting of powdered sugar, or maple syrup, and you’ve got an irresistible start to your day. These pancakes are comforting, wholesome, and absolutely worth flipping over.
Ingredients
1 cup cottage cheese (preferably full-fat)
3 large eggs
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1 tablespoon sugar (optional)
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
Butter or oil, for frying
Toppings: fresh berries, maple syrup, powdered sugar, yogurt
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine cottage cheese and eggs. Whisk until mostly smooth.
- Add flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt. Stir gently until just combined.
- Add vanilla extract if using, and let the batter sit for a few minutes.
- Heat a nonstick skillet or griddle over medium heat and add butter or oil.
- Spoon about 2–3 tablespoons of batter per pancake onto the pan.
- Cook for 2–3 minutes, or until bubbles form and edges are set.
- Flip carefully and cook another 1–2 minutes until golden brown.
- Serve warm with toppings of your choice.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast