Description
Looking for a delicious and healthy breakfast idea? Try these Cottage Cheese Pancakes for a satisfying start to your day!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (225g) cottage cheese
- 3 large eggs, at room temperature
- 1 cup (125g) all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons (30ml) melted butter, plus extra for cooking
- 1/4 cup (60ml) milk (any type works—dairy or plant-based)
- Zest of 1 lemon (optional but recommended for brightness)
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil or butter for cooking
Instructions
- Step 1: Prepare the Batter In a blender or food processor, combine the cottage cheese, eggs, and vanilla extract. Pulse until the mixture reaches your desired consistency—a few quick pulses for textured pancakes or blend until smooth for uniform pancakes. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Pour the wet cottage cheese mixture into the dry ingredients, add the melted butter, milk, and lemon zest if using. Gently fold everything together with a spatula until just combined. Small lumps are perfectly fine—overmixing will make your pancakes tough rather than fluffy.
- Step 2: Rest the Batter Allow your batter to rest for 5-10 minutes. This crucial step gives the flour time to properly hydrate and lets the leavening agents begin working. While waiting, heat your griddle or non-stick pan over medium-low heat and add a small amount of butter or oil to coat the surface.
- Step 3: Cook the Pancakes Test if your pan is ready by sprinkling a few drops of water—they should sizzle gently. Using a 1/4 cup measure, pour batter onto the hot surface, leaving plenty of space between pancakes. Cook until bubbles form across the surface and the edges look set, about 2-3 minutes. Flip with confidence using a thin spatula and cook the other side until golden brown, approximately 1-2 minutes more.
- Step 4: Keep Warm and Serve Transfer cooked **Cottage Cheese Pancakes** to a wire rack set over a baking sheet in a 200°F (95°C) oven to keep warm while you finish cooking the remaining batter. This prevents them from becoming soggy as would happen if you stacked them directly on a plate. Serve immediately with your favorite toppings for the best flavor and texture experience.
Notes
Fresh ingredients will always yield the best flavor results.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 50mg