Description
Delicious Cottage Cheese Pancakes – Discover a healthy and satisfying breakfast option for your morning routine. Try it now!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (225g) cottage cheese (small or large curd works, but small creates a more uniform texture)
- 3 large eggs, room temperature
- ¾ cup (90g) all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon melted butter, plus more for cooking
- 2 tablespoons milk (if needed to adjust consistency)
- Optional: 1 teaspoon lemon zest for brightness
- Optional: ¼ teaspoon cinnamon for warmth
Instructions
- Step 1: Prepare Your Batter In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined. In a separate larger bowl, lightly beat the eggs, then stir in the cottage cheese and vanilla extract until just combined. Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, being careful not to overmix. The batter should look slightly lumpy with visible cottage cheese curds. Finally, gently fold in the melted butter. If the batter seems too thick, add the milk one tablespoon at a time until it reaches a pourable but still thick consistency.
- Step 2: Heat Your Cooking Surface Heat a large non-stick skillet or griddle over medium-low heat. When properly heated (test by sprinkling a few drops of water – they should sizzle and dance), lightly coat the surface with butter or cooking spray. This ensures your pancakes develop that coveted golden exterior without sticking.
- Step 3: Cook The Pancakes Pour ¼ cup portions of batter onto the heated surface, allowing space for spreading. These pancakes won’t bubble as obviously as traditional ones due to their density, so watch for the edges to appear set and slightly dry (about 2-3 minutes). Flip with confidence using a thin spatula, then cook for an additional 2 minutes on the second side until golden brown and cooked through. Adjust the heat as needed – if they’re browning too quickly, lower the temperature.
- Step 4: Keep Warm And Serve Transfer finished pancakes to a warm oven (200°F/95°C) on a parchment-lined baking sheet while you cook the remaining batter. This keeps them warm without steaming, maintaining their perfect texture. Serve your **Cottage Cheese Pancakes** immediately when all are cooked, stacked high and crowned with your favorite toppings.
Notes
Fresh ingredients will always yield the best flavor results.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 50mg