Cottage Cheese Strawberry Pancakes (Printable Version)

Fluffy pancakes featuring cottage cheese and fresh strawberries, perfect for a nutritious breakfast or snack.

# Ingredient List:

→ Wet Ingredients

01 - 1 cup low-fat cottage cheese
02 - 2 large eggs
03 - 1/3 cup milk, dairy or unsweetened plant-based
04 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Dry Ingredients

05 - 1/2 cup oat flour or blended rolled oats
06 - 1 scoop vanilla protein powder
07 - 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
08 - 1/4 teaspoon salt

→ Fruit

09 - 1 cup fresh strawberries, diced

→ For Cooking

10 - 1 tablespoon neutral oil or butter

# Step-by-Step Instructions:

01 - In a medium bowl, whisk together cottage cheese, eggs, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
02 - In another bowl, combine oat flour, protein powder, baking powder, and salt.
03 - Add the dry mixture to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined. Gently fold in half of the diced strawberries.
04 - Heat a nonstick skillet or griddle over medium heat and lightly grease with oil or butter.
05 - Pour 1/4 cup of batter per pancake onto the skillet. Cook for approximately 2 to 3 minutes, until bubbles form on the surface and the edges appear set.
06 - Flip pancakes and cook for another 1 to 2 minutes, until golden brown and cooked through.
07 - Repeat with remaining batter, adding additional oil or butter as needed between batches.
08 - Serve warm, topped with remaining strawberries. Optionally drizzle with honey, maple syrup, or Greek yogurt.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • High in protein with 16g per serving to keep you full.
  • Simple and easy to prepare in just 25 minutes.
  • Features fresh strawberries for a natural sweetness.
  • Vegetarian-friendly breakfast option.
02 -
  • Wait until bubbles form on the surface before flipping to ensure the edges are set.
  • Use a spatula to gently flip the pancakes to keep them fluffy.
  • Keep the heat at medium to prevent the outside from burning before the inside is cooked.
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