High Protein Cottage Cheese Pancake Recipe

These cottage cheese pancakes are the ultimate healthy breakfast. They're made with cottage cheese, eggs, oat flour, and a handful of simple baking staples, so not only are they're packed with protein, but fiber too. Plus, they're light and fluffy and every bit as delicious as classic buttermilk pancakes! Best of all though, they're incredibly easy to make - less than 10 minutes of prep time is all it takes to get 'em going!

My Take on Cottage Cheese Pancakes

Start your mornings on a high note with these flavorful and fluffy cottage cheese pancakes!

I seriously can't overstate how fantastic these pancakes are. They're pillowy soft with crisp golden brown edges and have a buttery, sweet, and slightly tangy flavor profile that's just like the classic buttermilk pancakes I loved growing up.

Except now, I get to enjoy this healthier version as an adult and watch my kids fall in love with it, too. It's the perfect recipe to get them involved in, as they get to mix in their favorite add-ins like chocolate chips and blueberries, and they love being able to practice their pancake flip. 

Of course, they're also super easy to make. In about 25 minutes, you can have a whole batch of cottage cheese pancakes made from scratch!

Plus, they'll taste even better once you learn they're packed with 6 grams of healthy protein per pancake, have less sugar than traditional pancake recipes, and are naturally gluten-free with wholesome ingredients you can feel good about.

Trust me, even if you've never tried this recipe before, these cottage cheese pancakes are sure to be a new favorite!

Joe Tip (Like A "Pro Tip," But Better)

This recipe calls for oat flour, but if you don't have that on hand, you can substitute it with all-purpose flour or whole wheat flour with a negligible change in calories and carbohydrates.

With that said, if you want to make these cottage cheese pancakes low carb, you can also use almond flour by using ¾ cup for every 1 cup of oat flour. Just be mindful that this will result in a higher amount of calories and fat in your pancakes. 

Ingredients

One of the best things about these pancakes is that they're made with super simple ingredients. I wouldn't be surprised if you had most of these on hand already!

Anyway, here's what you'll need to make this cottage cheese pancake recipe:

• 1 cup cottage cheese
• 2 eggs
• 2 tbsp. allulose (agave or sugar free maple syrup will work too)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• ¾ cups oat flour
• ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 ½ teaspoon baking powder
• Pinch of salt
• 2 tbsps. butter

Pretty basic stuff, right?!

As I said before, don't hesitate to experiment with different add-ins to take this recipe to the next level.

If you're craving chocolate chip pancakes, simply add the chocolate chips right after you've poured the pancake batter onto the frying pan. You can also add om blueberries to make some blueberry pancakes out of this base recipe too.

How to Make Cottage Cheese Pancakes

As I mentioned, this pancake recipe is as easy as it gets. Once you have blended and mixed your batter, all that's left is to cook the pancakes on the stove, flipping them to golden brown perfection.

So even if you've never made pancakes before, you'll have no problem whipping up your own stacks in a matter of minutes!

Step One: Blend the Wet Ingredients

First, add the cottage cheese, eggs, allulose, and vanilla extract to a blender or food processor and blend them together until smooth.

Then, once smooth, you can set the batter aside.

Step Two: Make the Pancake Batter

Whisk the oat flour, cinnamon, baking powder, and salt together in a mixing bowl until well combined.

Next, pour in the blended cottage cheese mixture from earlier and mix it with the dry ingredients until just combined.

You'll want to avoid overmixing, as the lumps in the batter help give these pancakes their fluffy texture.

Step Three: Cook the Pancakes

Melt the butter in a nonstick pan over medium heat. Measure out ¼ cup of the pancake batter and gently pour it into the hot pan.

Cook the pancakes for 3-5 minutes or until bubbles form on the wet surface.

Then, gently flip them over and cook for another 1-2 minutes.

Repeat this process until you've used up all the pancake batter.

Step Four: Serve

Stack your cottage cheese pancakes and serve them warm with a dollop of butter, sliced fresh fruit, and a drizzle of agave, sugar free maple syrup, or allulose, and enjoy!

How to Store & Reheat These Cottage Cheese Pancakes

This recipe makes 8-10 cottage cheese pancakes, which is the perfect amount to feed my family of four. Sometimes, however, I like to make a double batch so I can serve these delicious pancakes during the week.

If you also plan on making a larger batch, allow the leftover pancakes to cool before transferring them into an airtight container. You can then refrigerate your pancakes for 2 to 3 days. 

These cottage cheese pancakes are also freezer-friendly and will still taste delicious for up to 2 months when frozen. Just stack the cooled cottage cheese pancakes in a freezer-safe container with a piece of parchment paper between each one to prevent sticking.

Alternatively, you can freeze the pancakes in a single layer on a baking sheet for about 30 minutes or until they're fully frozen, then store them in a freezer bag.

How to Reheat

The best way to reheat these pancakes is in the oven. Place them in a single layer on a baking sheet and cover the top with foil. Bake in an oven preheated to 350ºF (170ºC) for 10 minutes, or until they're warm throughout. Pancakes that were stored in the fridge will be ready in about half the time.

You can also heat them in the microwave. Place up to 5 pancakes on a microwave-safe plate, then microwave for 20 seconds if they're frozen or 10 seconds for a refrigerated pancake. Depending on the power of your microwave, a stack of 5 frozen pancakes should take around 1 minute to warm through, and a stack of refrigerated ones should take 30 seconds.

FAQs About This Cottage Cheese Pancake Recipe

Why are my pancakes not fluffy?

When preparing your batter, you want to be sure not to overmix, as the lumps can help contribute to a fluffier pancake texture.

It's also best not to make the batter in advance or allow it to sit for too long before cooking, as this will also result in denser pancakes, and they can lose their fluffiness.

Finally, you'll want to make sure you can see visible bubbling before flipping your pancakes to achieve that ideal texture.

Final Thoughts

Well, that's how you make my go to cottage cheese pancake recipe!

This healthier take on diner-style buttermilk pancakes is always such a satisfying treat for the whole family. Not only are they incredibly delicious and easy, but they're also a great high-protein breakfast option.

Anyway, I hope you love these cottage cheese pancakes as much as I/we do. If you make them, be sure to leave a comment below and let me know what you think!

More Healthy Breakfast Recipes

If you liked these cottage cheese protein pancakes, I have a feeling you'll also love some of the other healthy breakfast recipes I've got on the blog.

Try one of these ones next:

• Healthy french toast
• Low calorie granola
• High fiber pancakes
• Cottage cheese bread
• Cottage cheese bagels
• Cottage cheese mac and cheese
• Cottage cheese waffles

Oh, and as always, for even more recipes be sure to check out my Instagram, TikTok, and Youtube channel! I post new stuff on there all of the time.