Cottage Cheese Strawberry Pancakes (Printable Version)

High-protein pancakes with cottage cheese and fresh strawberries, great for a nutritious morning start.

# What You'll Need:

→ 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

# How-To Steps:

01 - In a medium bowl, whisk together cottage cheese, eggs, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
02 - In another bowl, mix 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 2 to 3 minutes, until bubbles form on the surface and the edges look set.
06 - Flip and cook for another 1 to 2 minutes, until golden brown and cooked through.
07 - Repeat with remaining batter, adding more oil or butter as needed.
08 - Serve warm, topped with the remaining strawberries. Optionally, drizzle with honey, maple syrup, or Greek yogurt.

# Tips for Success:

01 -
  • High in protein with 16g per serving to keep you full and satisfied.
  • Quick and easy to prepare in just 25 minutes.
  • Uses wholesome ingredients like oat flour and fresh fruit for a nutritious meal.
02 -
  • Don't overmix the batter once you add the dry ingredients to keep the texture light.
  • Wait for bubbles to appear on the surface before flipping to ensure the pancake is structurally set.
  • Check labels on your protein powder to ensure it complements the strawberry and vanilla flavors.
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