Cottage Cheese Protein Pancakes (Print Version)

Fluffy pancakes with cottage cheese and bursting blueberries, ideal for a wholesome start or post-workout boost.

# What You'll Need:

→ Wet Ingredients

01 - 1 cup cottage cheese, low-fat or full-fat
02 - 2 large eggs
03 - 1/4 cup milk, dairy or unsweetened plant-based
04 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Dry Ingredients

05 - 1/2 cup oat flour or finely ground rolled oats
06 - 1/4 cup whole wheat flour or all-purpose flour
07 - 1 teaspoon baking powder
08 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
09 - 1 tablespoon sugar or sweetener of choice, optional

→ Add-ins

10 - 3/4 cup fresh blueberries, plus extra for serving
11 - Cooking spray or butter for greasing the pan

→ To Serve

12 - Maple syrup or honey, optional
13 - Greek yogurt, optional

# Directions:

01 - In a large mixing bowl, whisk together cottage cheese, eggs, milk, and vanilla extract until the mixture reaches a smooth consistency.
02 - In a separate bowl, combine oat flour, whole wheat flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar. Whisk together until evenly distributed.
03 - Add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients and stir gently until just combined, taking care not to overmix the batter.
04 - Gently fold the fresh blueberries into the batter using a spatula or wooden spoon.
05 - Heat a nonstick skillet or griddle over medium heat and lightly grease with cooking spray or butter.
06 - Pour 1/4 cup of batter per pancake onto the preheated skillet. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes until bubbles form on the surface and the edges begin to set.
07 - Using a spatula, flip each pancake and cook for an additional 2 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
08 - Repeat the cooking process with the remaining batter, greasing the pan as needed between batches.
09 - Transfer finished pancakes to a serving plate and serve warm with extra blueberries, maple syrup, or Greek yogurt as desired.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • High in protein with 13g per serving, perfect for muscle recovery and sustained energy
  • Ready in just 25 minutes from start to finish
  • Naturally sweetened with fresh blueberries and minimal added sugar
  • Easy to customize with gluten-free or dairy-free options
  • Family-friendly and kid-approved breakfast option
  • Meal prep friendly—make ahead and reheat throughout the week
02 -
  • Let the batter rest for 2-3 minutes before cooking to allow the oat flour to absorb moisture and create fluffier pancakes
  • Use a 1/4 cup measuring cup or ice cream scoop for uniformly sized pancakes that cook evenly
  • Don't press down on the pancakes with your spatula while cooking—this deflates them and makes them dense
  • Test your pan temperature by sprinkling a few drops of water on it; they should sizzle and evaporate immediately
  • Freeze leftover pancakes in a single layer on a baking sheet, then transfer to a freezer bag for up to 3 months
  • For extra creamy pancakes, blend the cottage cheese smooth before mixing with other wet ingredients
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