If you loved our cottage cheese cookie dough, you’ll be obsessed with this cottage cheese protein pancakes recipe that’s guaranteed to fill you up and satisfy your sweet tooth. It’s a delish way to start the day with at least 27 grams of high-quality protein without having a chalky-tasting shake.
It’s also a lower-glycemic index approach to traditional breakfast and brunch foods, which means each scrumptious bite is guilt-free.
Be sure to check our collection of mouth-watering recipes for more ideas and inspiration.
“Adding protein into your meals can help moderate your blood sugar response,” explains Federica Amati, PhD, MPH, RNutr, Head Nutritionist at ZOE.
“When consumed alongside carbohydrates and fiber, protein can slow the absorption of glucose into the bloodstream. This results in a more gradual rise in blood sugar, helping to prevent spikes and crashes.”
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup oats
- 1 whole medium banana, ripe
- 2/3 cup cottage cheese (use the full-fat variety, you can thank us later)
- 1 whole egg
- 1 pinch of salt
- 1 splash water or milk of your choice (we love coconut milk here for a bit of sweetness and the texture, but water is fine too)
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Add the oats to your blender and process until they form a fine flour.
- Add the banana, cottage cheese, egg, salt, baking powder, cinnamon, and a splash of water or milk to the blender. Blend until smooth. The batter should be thick but pourable; add more liquid if needed.
- Heat a non-stick pan over medium heat and add a little butter or oil. Pour a couple of tablespoons of batter per pancake into the pan.
- Cook for a few minutes on each side, flipping when golden brown.
- Serve topped with fresh fruit, Greek yogurt, drizzles of honey or real maple syrup. It’s up to you!
Gear you’ll need
- Blender or food processor
- Bon-stick pan or your favorite vintage cast iron skillet
- Your favorite toppings like chocolate shavings, healthy carob powder or chips, berries, Greek yogurt, honey or real maple syrup
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Cottage Cheese Protein Pancakes Recipe
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup oats
- 1 whole medium banana, ripe
- 2/3 cup cottage cheese (use the full-fat variety, you can thank us later)
- 1 whole egg
- 1 pinch of salt
- 1 splash water or milk of your choice (we love coconut milk here for a bit of sweetness and the texture, but water is fine too)
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Add the oats to your blender and process until they form a fine flour.
- Add the banana, cottage cheese, egg, salt, baking powder, cinnamon, and a splash of water or milk to the blender. Blend until smooth. The batter should be thick but pourable; add more liquid if needed.
- Heat a non-stick pan over medium heat and add a little butter or oil. Pour a couple of tablespoons of batter per pancake into the pan.
- Cook for a few minutes on each side, flipping when golden brown.
- Serve topped with fresh fruit, Greek yogurt, drizzles of honey or real maple syrup. It's up to you!
Recipe and image via Zoe.
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