Cottage Cheese Strawberry Pancakes (Printer View)

Fluffy pancakes made with cottage cheese and fresh strawberries for a nutritious start or post-workout boost.

# 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

# Method Steps:

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

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • High Protein: Each serving provides 16g of protein to keep you full and satisfied.
  • Quick and Easy: Ready in just 25 minutes from start to finish.
  • Naturally Vegetarian: A wholesome plant-forward breakfast option.
  • Flavorful: Bursting with fresh strawberries and vanilla notes.
02 -
  • Check your protein powder and oat flour labels for allergens or cross-contamination if you have sensitivities.
  • Using a high-quality nonstick skillet or griddle will help you use less oil while achieving a perfect golden-brown finish.
  • If the batter becomes too thick, you can add an extra splash of milk to reach your desired consistency.
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