Cottage Cheese Strawberry Pancakes (Printable)

Fluffy pancakes enriched with cottage cheese and fresh strawberries for a wholesome breakfast.

# 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 Make It:

01 - In a medium bowl, whisk together cottage cheese, eggs, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
02 - In another bowl, combine 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 appear set.
06 - Flip each pancake and cook for 1 to 2 minutes, until golden brown and cooked through.
07 - Repeat with remaining batter, adding more oil or butter to the skillet as needed between batches.
08 - Serve warm pancakes topped with remaining strawberries. Optional garnishes include honey drizzle, maple syrup, or Greek yogurt.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • High-protein content (16g per serving) ideal for post-workout recovery.
  • Quick and easy to prepare in only 25 minutes.
  • Made with wholesome ingredients like oat flour and fresh strawberries.
  • Naturally vegetarian and easily adapted for gluten-free diets.
02 -
  • Check labels on protein powder and oat flour for potential allergens or cross-contamination.
  • Grease the pan between batches as needed to prevent sticking.
  • Avoid over-mixing the batter to maintain a fluffy texture.
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