Description

These fluffy flourless cottage cheese pancakes are a protein-packed breakfast treat that are simple to make and naturally gluten-free. Made with cottage cheese and eggs, they offer a creamy texture and light, airy fluffiness without any flour. Perfect for a wholesome morning meal or a quick snack, they can be sweetened with honey or maple syrup and cooked in butter or coconut oil for a delicious golden finish.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

1 cup cottage cheese
4 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup (optional for sweetness)
Butter or coconut oil for cooking

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Instructions

Combine Ingredients: In a medium bowl, combine the cottage cheese, eggs, vanilla extract, baking powder, salt, and honey or maple syrup if using. Mix these ingredients to start the batter.
Blend Mixture: Use a blender or immersion blender to blend the mixture until smooth. This blending step is key to achieving a light and fluffy pancake texture by breaking down the cottage cheese curds.
Prepare the Pan: Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and add a small amount of butter or coconut oil to prevent sticking and add flavor.
Cook Pancakes: Pour about 1/4 cup of batter onto the hot skillet for each pancake. Cook until bubbles form on the surface, which takes approximately 2 to 3 minutes, indicating the pancakes are ready to flip.
Flip and Finish Cooking: Carefully flip the pancakes and cook for another 2 to 3 minutes until they turn golden brown and are cooked through.
Repeat: Continue cooking the remaining batter using the same process, adding more butter or coconut oil as needed between batches. Serve warm and enjoy your fluffy, flourless cottage cheese pancakes.

Notes

The blender step is important to get smooth batter and fluffy pancakes.
You can adjust sweetness by adding or omitting honey or maple syrup.
Butter gives a rich flavor, while coconut oil offers a subtle tropical note.
Cook on medium heat to avoid burning before the pancakes cook through.
These pancakes are naturally gluten-free and high in protein.
Serve with fresh fruit, yogurt, or syrup for extra flavor.