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Fluffy High-Protein Cottage Cheese Pancakes Easy Healthy Breakfast Recipe

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These fluffy high-protein pancakes use cottage cheese for moisture and protein, making a quick, healthy, and satisfying breakfast option perfect for busy mornings.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup cottage cheese (full-fat or low-fat)
  • 3 large eggs (room temperature)
  • 3/4 cup all-purpose flour (95g)
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
  • 1/4 cup milk (60ml, any variety, unsweetened almond milk recommended)
  • a pinch of salt
  • butter or oil for cooking

Instructions

  1. Take the eggs out of the fridge beforehand so they come to room temperature (about 10 minutes).
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the cottage cheese, eggs, milk, honey (or maple syrup), and vanilla extract until fairly smooth but still slightly lumpy.
  3. In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  4. Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture using a spatula. Don’t overmix; a few lumps are okay.
  5. Preheat your skillet or griddle over medium heat and add a small pat of butter or a light drizzle of oil.
  6. Spoon about 1/4 cup (60 ml) of batter per pancake onto the pan. Spread slightly if needed. Cook for 2-3 minutes until bubbles form on the surface and edges look set.
  7. Use a thin spatula to flip the pancakes and cook for another 2 minutes until golden brown and cooked through. Adjust heat if they’re browning too quickly.
  8. Transfer cooked pancakes to a plate and cover loosely with foil or a clean kitchen towel while you finish the batch.
  9. Serve immediately topped with your favorite syrup, fresh fruit, or a dollop of yogurt.

Notes

Do not overmix the batter; a few lumps are good. Use room temperature eggs and milk for better texture. Preheat pan properly and flip pancakes only once when bubbles form and edges are set. If batter is too thick, add a splash more milk; if too runny, add a bit more flour. For extra fluff, whip egg whites separately and fold in.

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