Cottage Cheese Pancakes
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Cottage Cheese Pancakes
Description
Cottage Cheese Pancakes are made by blending cottage cheese, rolled oats, eggs, baking powder, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt into a smooth batter. This creates a consistent pancake batter with dairy and oat-based texture. Cooking the batter in a non-stick skillet with cooking spray, using about two tablespoons per pancake, yields tender cakes with lightly browned surfaces.
The flavor is mild and comforting, with subtle vanilla and a slight tang from the cottage cheese. These pancakes can be served warm with unsweetened yogurt, syrup, or fresh berries, adding complementary freshness and sweetness as desired. They work well for a nutritious breakfast or a filling snack.
Leftover pancakes store well in the refrigerator for up to three days and can be reheated in the microwave or briefly in a skillet to regain some crispness on the edges. This practical storage tip helps extend enjoying the pancakes beyond one meal.
Ingredients
- ½ cup cottage cheese small curd, low fat
- ½ cup rolled oats old fashioned
- 2 egg large
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- salt pinch
- cooking spray
Instructions
- Measure the cottage cheese and the oats into a bullet blender, and add the eggs, baking powder, vanilla and salt. Blend until smooth.
- Heat a large non-stick skillet or frying pan over a medium high heat. Prep with cooking spray before cooking, using 2 tbsp of the batter per pancake and flipping once golden. Keep the pancakes warm while you finish the batch.
- Serve with unsweetened yogurt or syrup, and fresh berries.
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days.
- Reheat pancakes in the microwave for quick warming or in a skillet to restore crisp edges.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 2servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 187 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 187kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 16g | 5% |
| Protein | 15g | 30% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 166mg | 55% |
| Sodium | 505mg | 21% |
| Potassium | 186mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 261IU | 5% |
| Calcium | 187mg | 19% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.