Cottage Cheese Protein Hot Cakes
Fluffy, protein-packed pancakes made with cottage cheese! These hot cakes are light, tender, and perfect for meal prep or a weekend brunch.
Equipment
Ingredients
Base Ingredients:
- 1 cup cottage cheese 4% milkfat recommended
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp maple syrup or honey
Leavening & Texture Enhancers:
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt
- 2 tbsp melted butter or coconut oil
Optional Add-Ins:
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- Zest of one lemon or orange
- 2 tbsp protein powder
- ¼ cup Greek yogurt
Instructions
1️⃣ Prepare the Batter
- Blend cottage cheese, eggs, maple syrup, and vanilla until smooth.
- Add oats and pulse until slightly textured but not fully blended.
- Transfer to a bowl and fold in baking powder, baking soda, salt, and optional add-ins.
2️⃣ Rest the Batter
- Let sit for 5-10 minutes to thicken.
3️⃣ Cook the Hot Cakes
- Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat.
- Lightly grease with butter or coconut oil.
- Pour ¼ cup batter per hot cake.
- Cook until bubbles form (2-3 mins), flip, and cook another 1-2 mins.
4️⃣ Keep Warm
- Store in a warm oven (200°F) while cooking the rest.
Notes
🔥 Berry Bliss – Add 1 cup fresh or frozen berries.
🍫 Chocolate Lover’s Dream – Add 2 tbsp cocoa powder & dark chocolate chips.
🧀 Savory Herb & Cheese – Skip sweetener, add herbs & shredded cheese.
🎃 Pumpkin Spice – Mix in ⅓ cup pumpkin puree & 1 tsp pumpkin spice.
🍌 Banana Nut – Fold in 1 mashed banana & ¼ cup chopped nuts.
🍏 Apple Cinnamon – Add ½ cup diced apple & extra cinnamon.
🍫 Chocolate Lover’s Dream – Add 2 tbsp cocoa powder & dark chocolate chips.
🧀 Savory Herb & Cheese – Skip sweetener, add herbs & shredded cheese.
🎃 Pumpkin Spice – Mix in ⅓ cup pumpkin puree & 1 tsp pumpkin spice.
🍌 Banana Nut – Fold in 1 mashed banana & ¼ cup chopped nuts.
🍏 Apple Cinnamon – Add ½ cup diced apple & extra cinnamon.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 12gFat: 7gFiber: 2g
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