Cottage Cheese Pancakes (High Protein Ukrainian/Russian Syrniki)
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Cottage Cheese Pancakes (High Protein Ukrainian/Russian Syrniki)
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This recipe for Syrniki, or healthy cottage cheese pancakes, introduces you to a tasty breakfast or dessert from Ukraine and Russia. With a crispy exterior and fluffy interior, these fried patties are not only delicious but also quick and easy to make in under 30 minutes.
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Ingredients
- 1 lb Farmer's Cottage Cheese
- 2 eggs
- 4 tablespoon sugar
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- 1 c flour sifted
- pinch of salt
- 6 tablespoon avocado oil or butter for frying
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Instructions
Make a pancake batter.
- In a large bowl add farmer's cottage cheese. Using a fork break any big lumps. To the same bowl add cane sugar, salt, ¾ cup of flour, baking powder and eggs. Mix everything nicely until the mixture is smooth.
Roll pancakes in flour.
- In a separate shallow bowl add the remaining ¼ cup of flour and drop about ¼ cup of batter into the flour.
- Using 2 forks roll the batter to coat in flour and then working with your hands shape it into the patty. Dust off any excess flour.
Pan fry the cottage cheese pancakes.
- Heat 2 tablespoons of avocado oil (or other flavorless oil) in a large non-stick skillet and over a medium heat.
- Working in batches, cook the fritters for 2-3 minutes then flip and cook another 2 minutes on the other sides until cheese pancakes are golden brown and crispy.
- Transfer cooked Cottage Cheese Pancakes on a large plate lined with a paper towel.
Enjoy.
- Serve immediately with sour cream, honey/Maple syrup and/or your favorite jam.
Notes
- Cottage cheese. If you have a few extra minutes, put your farmer's cheese in a blender and pulse a few times to break any big lumps. This will make your cheese pancakes fluffier and light.
- Flour. If you want to make these easy cottage cheese pancakes even healthier, you can replace white flour with whole wheat flour. I recommend using ¾ c of whole wheat flour for 1 cup of white flour.
- Pan frying. To prevent a grease build up, make sure to wipe the skillet clean after each batch (folded paper towel will come in handy) and add more oil to the pan after you cleaned it.
- Storing. It's best to consume Syrniki immediately; however, they can keep in the fridge for up to 4 days. Make sure to reheat them in a microwave right before serving. So yummy!
- Freezing. These healthy protein-packed pancakes can also be frozen. There are 2 methods.
- You can freeze them before cooking. To do that you will need to line a tray with a plastic wrap and lay each cheese pancake on a tray, making sure there is at least one inch of space between each pancake.
- Place the tray in a freezer and allow 2-3 hours for Syrniki to freeze. Once frozen, remove from the freezer and stack them placing a piece of parchment paper in between each pancake.
- Tightly pack the stack in the airtight container or freezer bag and store in a freezer for up to 2 months.
- You don't need to defrost Syrniki before cooking. Just remove from the freezer bag and cook according to the instructions.
- You can also freeze Syrniki once they are cooked. First, you need to cool them to a room temperature. Then, place cooked pancakes in between layers of parchment paper and then in a freezer-safe bag.
- Store in a freezer for up to 3 months. Defrost overnight in a fridge or leave on a counter for 2-4 hours.
- Reheating: If Syrniki has been stored in the fridge, reheat in a microwave before serving.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
488kcal
(24%)
Carbohydrates
40g
(13%)
Protein
19g
(38%)
Fat
28g
(43%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
4g
Monounsaturated Fat
17g
Trans Fat
0.01g
Cholesterol
101mg
(34%)
Sodium
8581mg
(358%)
Potassium
184mg
(5%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
15g
(30%)
Vitamin A
278IU
(6%)
Calcium
146mg
(15%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 488 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 488kcal | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 40g | 13% |
| Protein | 19g | 38% |
| Fat | 28g | 43% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 17g | 85% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 101mg | 34% |
| Sodium | 8581mg | 358% |
| Potassium | 184mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 15g | 30% |
| Vitamin A | 278IU | 6% |
| Calcium | 146mg | 15% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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