High-Protein Cottage Cheese Pancakes

Have you been struggling to find a breakfast meal that is high protein, good source of fiber, AND tasty?? Well, I have the perfect meal for you that you won’t regret trying. These cottage cheese pancakes have changed the game for me for hitting my goal of 30 grams of protein at breakfast.

Cottage cheese has been a hot-topic recently due to its high protein content. It can be easily added to almost anything to enhance flavor while adding a significant amount of protein and other nutrients, such as calcium. I know it might sound like a strange combination, but don’t knock it ‘til you try it!

Hear from a client of mine you has tried them herself!

Here’s the recipe:

Ingredients (makes about 8 pancakes, 4-inches wide):

• 1.5 cups cottage cheese (I think the Good Culture brand is the best cottage cheese, but any brand turns out well!)

• 4 eggs

• 3/4 cup gluten-free flour (Pamela's)

  • exact flour amount may vary based on flour brand and cottage cheese brand used.

• 2 tsp vanilla

• 1/2 tbsp baking powder

Instructions

1. Combine gluten-free (or your choice of flour) and baking powder to a medium-sized mixing bowl

2. Add cottage cheese, eggs, and vanilla to a blender to get a smooth consistency (or you can whisk in a mixing bowl if you do not have a blender)

3. Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients and mix together (Note: batter will be pretty thick, that is normal!)

4. Heat pan or griddle to low-medium heat

5. Once heated, scoop out about 1/4 cup batter and cook until able to flip with spatula, about 4-5 minutes (Note: you might have to cook longer, just use your best judgment! They will take longer to bake than traditional pancakes)

6. Cook an additional 3-5 minutes on the other side, until your preferred texture!

7. Top with anything you prefer but my favorite is homemade whipped cream and blueberries (berries add extra fiber!!)

8. Enjoy!