Cottage Cheese Pancakes
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Cottage Cheese Pancakes
Description
The recipe entitled Cottage Cheese Pancakes starts by turning old-fashioned rolled oats into a fine flour using a blender. This oat flour combines with cottage cheese, eggs, water, olive oil, vanilla extract, and a hint of cinnamon to make a smooth batter. The pancakes are cooked on a griddle until bubbles form and the surface is golden brown after flipping. The cottage cheese contributes creaminess and protein, while the oats add texture and a hearty base.
These pancakes present a balance of soft interior and slightly firm edges, suitable for serving with fresh fruit or pure maple syrup to complement their subtle flavors. The mild cinnamon adds warmth without overpowering the main ingredients.
The recipe notes mention making about seven 4-inch pancakes per batch and suggest doubling the recipe for larger groups. The addition of lemon zest is offered as a variation to brighten flavor. The pancakes freeze well if cooled and stored in a single layer, and can be reheated in a microwave from frozen. Protein powder can be added to enhance protein content further if desired.
Ingredients
- 1 1/3 cups rolled oats old-fashioned
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 cup cottage cheese
- 2 large egg or substitue a flax-egg
- 1/2 cup water , milk, or dairy-free milk
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- cinnamon dash
Instructions
- Preheat a hot griddle or skillet over medium heat.
- Add oats and baking powder to a food processor or blender and blend until they're as fine as flour.
- Add the cottage cheese, eggs, water, vanilla, oil and cinnamon and blend until smooth.
- Pour about 1/4 cup batter onto griddle to form pancake. Cook on one side until bubbles begin to appear on the surface of the pancake. Flip and cook on the other side until golden.
- Serve with fresh fruit and real maple syrup, or a low sugar syrup.
Notes
- This recipe yields about seven 4-inch pancakes, with a suggested serving size of one pancake.
- To freeze, cool pancakes completely, freeze in a single layer for 30 minutes, then transfer to a freezer-safe container for up to 3 months.
- Add lemon zest to the batter for a citrus variation.
- Optionally include protein powder to boost protein content beyond the natural contribution from cottage cheese and oats.
- Reheat frozen pancakes in the microwave until warmed through before serving.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 7Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 101 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 101kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 11g | 4% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 56mg | 19% |
| Sodium | 130mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 92mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 98IU | 2% |
| Calcium | 63mg | 6% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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