Cottage Cheese Pancakes: A Fluffy & Healthy Recipe
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: International
Ingredients
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- 2 cups cottage cheese, drained
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup whole milk
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- Instructions:
Instructions
- Thoroughly drain the cottage cheese using a fine-mesh sieve.
- In a mixing bowl, combine drained cottage cheese, eggs, and milk; whisk until smooth.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined; avoid overmixing.
- Stir in melted butter (and optional flavor boosters like vanilla or lemon zest).
- Preheat a lightly oiled griddle over medium heat.
- Pour about ¼ cup of batter onto the griddle for each pancake; cook until golden brown (2–3 minutes per side).
- Keep warm while cooking the remaining pancakes and serve with your favorite toppings.
- Helpful Notes:
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pancake (50g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g (approx.)
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 40mg