Breakfast

Blender Cottage Cheese Pancakes (25g of Protein!)

Recipe by Kelly Nardo, Eat the Gains
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Blender Cottage Cheese Pancakes (25g of Protein!)

About This Recipe

Light and fluffy blender cottage cheese pancakes made with just cottage cheese, eggs, and oats. Naturally protein-packed with 25g per serving. Gluten-free and 0g sugar.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup (220g) cottage cheese
    full-fat recommended
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup (100g) rolled oats
  • 2 teaspoons cinnamon
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • pinch salt
  • for cooking butter, oil, or cooking spray
  • for serving butter, maple syrup, fresh berries, cinnamon

Instructions

  1. Make the batter: Add all ingredients to a high speed blender in the order listed.
  2. Blend until smooth, about 30 seconds. Make sure not to over-blend. Let sit for 5 minutes.
  3. Cook: Heat a large nonstick pan or griddle over low to medium heat. Once hot, add cooking fat. Add about 1/4 cup of batter and form into equal-sized pancakes. Cook for 3-4 minutes until they fluff up and batter is set.
  4. Flip and cook for another 1-2 minutes until golden brown.

💡 Notes & Tips

  • Use certified gluten-free oats for gluten-free pancakes.
  • Pancake batter can be refrigerated for up to one day.
  • Store leftovers in fridge for 4 days or freeze for 3 months.
  • If pancakes aren't fluffy, blend for less than 30 seconds.
Source: This recipe is from Kelly Nardo, Eat the Gains. Used with attribution. Full original recipe with photos and notes available at the source link.
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