High-Protein Cottage Cheese Pancakes

High-Protein Cottage Cheese Pancakes

Fluffy • High-Protein • Low-Carb • Sugar-Free

Servings: 2
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes

🛒 Ingredients

• 1 cup cottage cheese
• 2 large eggs
• ½ cup almond flour
• 1 scoop vanilla protein powder
• 1 tsp baking powder
• ½ tsp vanilla extract, optional
• ½ tsp cinnamon, optional
• Pinch of salt
• 1–2 tbsp unsweetened almond milk, only if the batter is too thick
• Butter or a little avocado oil, for cooking

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Blend the cottage cheese:
   Add cottage cheese and eggs to a blender. Blend until smooth and creamy. This gives the pancakes a much smoother texture.
2. Combine the dry ingredients:
   In a bowl, mix almond flour, protein powder, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
3. Make the batter:
   Pour the blended cottage cheese mixture into the dry ingredients. Add vanilla extract if using. Stir gently until just combined.
4. Adjust the consistency:
   Let the batter rest for 2–3 minutes. Protein powder and almond flour will thicken it. If it becomes too thick, add almond milk 1 tablespoon at a time.
5. Heat the pan:
   Place a nonstick skillet over low to medium-low heat and lightly grease it with butter or avocado oil.
6. Cook the pancakes:
   Pour about ¼ cup batter for each pancake. Cook for approximately 2–3 minutes, until the edges look set and bubbles begin appearing on the surface.
7. Flip carefully:
   Gently flip and cook for another 1–2 minutes, until golden and cooked through.
8. Serve:
   Serve warm with plain Greek yogurt, fresh berries, chopped nuts, or a drizzle of sugar-free syrup.

💡 Tips for Perfect Pancakes

• Keep the heat medium-low because protein pancakes can brown quickly.
• Don’t make the pancakes too large; smaller pancakes are easier to flip.
• Letting the batter rest helps it thicken.
• For an extra protein boost, serve with a spoonful of Greek yogurt.

✅ Nutrition Profile

These are high-protein and low-carb, especially compared with traditional flour pancakes. Exact protein and carb amounts depend on the cottage cheese and protein powder brands you use.

For a sugar-free version: choose an unsweetened protein powder and sugar-free toppings.