Cottage Cheese Protein Pancakes (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Pancake Base
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1/2 cup cottage cheese
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3 tbsp milk
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2 tbsp melted butter
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2 tbsp maple syrup
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2 eggs
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3/4 cup flour
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1.5 tsp baking powder
→ Optional Add-ins
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Blueberries, chocolate chips, bananas, or other favorite mix-ins
→ For Serving
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Fresh fruit, extra maple syrup, powdered sugar, or cinnamon for topping
# Instructions:
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In a blender, combine the cottage cheese, milk, melted butter, maple syrup, and eggs. Blend everything until you get a smooth, creamy mixture with no cottage cheese lumps.
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Gently fold the flour and baking powder into your wet mixture. Stir just until combined - the batter should be thick but pourable.
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If you're feeling fancy, now's the time to fold in some blueberries, chocolate chips, or whatever makes your breakfast heart happy!
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Heat a non-stick pan over medium heat. Scoop batter into the hot pan to make pancakes your desired size. Cook for about 2-3 minutes until bubbles form on top, then flip and cook another 2 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
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Stack those fluffy protein pancakes on a plate, add your favorite toppings like fresh fruit, a drizzle of maple syrup, or a light dusting of powdered sugar and cinnamon. Dig in while they're still warm!
# Notes:
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These cottage cheese pancakes have been my weekend breakfast obsession! They're super fluffy and take just 10 minutes to whip up.
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The cottage cheese adds a delicious protein boost while keeping the pancakes incredibly moist and tender.
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Perfect base for any toppings - from fresh berries to chocolate chips, anything works with these!