Flourless Cottage Cheese Pancakes
Enjoy light, fluffy, and protein-packed flourless pancakes that are perfect for breakfast or brunch.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Pan-frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 4 large eggs
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- A pinch of salt
- Cooking oil or butter, for the pan
- Optional toppings: fresh fruits, maple syrup, Greek yogurt, or nut butter
Instructions
- Combine ingredients in a medium-sized mixing bowl: cottage cheese, eggs, vanilla extract, baking powder, and a pinch of salt. Mix until well blended; small lumps are okay.
- Heat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat and add oil or butter.
- Pour about 1/4 cup of batter onto the skillet for each pancake, spreading gently if needed.
- Cook the pancakes for 2-3 minutes until edges set and bubbles form.
- Flip each pancake and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until golden brown.
- Repeat with remaining batter, adding more oil or butter as needed.
- Serve warm with your choice of toppings.
Notes
These pancakes can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or frozen for up to a month.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 380mg