Description
Pillowy cottage cheese pancakes offer a protein-packed breakfast delight that reinvents morning classics. Creamy, fluffy, and irresistibly light, these pancakes bring French bistro charm to your kitchen table, promising a delectable start to your day.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 ½ cups (360 ml) cottage cheese
- 4 eggs
- 1 cup (120 g) flour
Liquid and Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) vanilla extract
- ¼ cup (60 ml) canola oil for frying
Dry Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons (30 g) sugar
- 1 tablespoon (15 g) baking powder
Instructions
- Whisk cottage cheese in a large mixing bowl until smooth and creamy, breaking down any large curds.
- Crack eggs directly into the cottage cheese, incorporating them thoroughly to create a uniform mixture.
- Pour vanilla extract into the bowl, stirring to distribute the aromatic flavor evenly throughout the batter.
- Sprinkle sugar over the liquid ingredients, gently folding to ensure complete integration without deflating the mixture.
- Sift baking powder into the wet ingredients, stirring carefully to prevent lumps and create a light, airy texture.
- Gradually fold flour into the batter, mixing until just combined to maintain the pancakes’ delicate consistency.
- Heat a non-stick skillet over medium temperature, lightly coating the surface with a thin layer of canola oil.
- Ladle batter onto the heated skillet, forming circular pancakes of consistent size and thickness.
- Cook until bubbles form on the surface and edges begin to look dry, approximately 2-3 minutes.
- Flip pancakes carefully, allowing the opposite side to turn golden brown and develop a crisp exterior.
- Transfer finished pancakes to a warm plate, ensuring the interior remains soft and the cheese stays melted.
- Drizzle with maple syrup or spread a layer of jam, serving immediately to enjoy maximum flavor and texture.
Notes
- High-protein breakfast option that provides a nutritious and delicious morning meal.
- Cottage cheese adds creamy texture and boosts protein content significantly, making these pancakes more filling than traditional recipes.
- Mix ingredients carefully to ensure smooth batter without overmixing, which can make pancakes tough and dense.
- Use medium heat to prevent burning and achieve perfect golden-brown exterior with soft, tender interior.
- Serve immediately to enjoy the melted cheese and optimal pancake texture, pairing wonderfully with sweet maple syrup or fruity jam.
- Store leftover batter in refrigerator for up to 24 hours, but cook pancakes fresh for best taste and consistency.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 31 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 200 mg