Cottage Cheese Protein Pancakes (GF, Low Cal)

Cottage Cheese Protein Pancakes are made with four healthy ingredients and crazy delicious. They're low-calorie, gluten-free and super simple to make. These cottage cheese pancakes are soon to be your new everyday breakfast favorite! Gluten Free + Low Calorie

Have you tried Cottage Cheese Oatmeal Pancakes? I know what you're thinking, pancakes with cottage cheese?? But, yes it actually works. They're thick, chewy, and OMG mysteriously good.

Not a cottage cheese fan? Not to worry! I can't stand cottage cheese on its own, but this healthy Cottage Cheese Pancake recipe makes you realize you can eat it because you can't taste it when it's blended into fluffy pancakes. They taste like cinnamon-y oats. So before you snub your nose, you need to trust me and give this protein-packed stack a try! They're on my meal plan every week.

Want to explore more ways to add more protein by cooking more recipes with cottage cheese? Try my cottage cheese waffles for breakfast, this cottage cheese mac and cheese for dinner, and chocolate cottage cheese cookies for a sweet treat!

Why You Will Love These Cottage Cheese Pancakes

• Simple Ingredients. These protein pancakes with cottage cheese are made with just four ingredients!
• Make the Batter in the Blender. All you have to do is toss them in a blender and cook. Pancake making could not be easier or better for you so NO EXCUSES peeps.
• Perfect Pancakes. These cook up nice and fluffy and have the best flavor thanks to a touch of cinnamon! No one is going to know these are a healthier pancake option unless you tell them.
• Healthier Pancakes. We're adding protein and making these cottage cheese pancakes gluten-free with just a few simple ingredients!

Ingredients

Here's a quick look at the simple ingredients you need to make a batch of healthy cottage cheese pancakes.

• Oatmeal: We're blending these up so you can use old-fashioned oats or quick oats. Just make sure your oats are labeled gluten-free if you need to keep this recipe gluten-free.
• Cottage Cheese: Choose your favorite brand of cottage cheese. It will be blended up until smooth to disappear into your pancake batter.
• Egg Whites: For added protein and lower cholesterol. You can also use six whole eggs if you prefer but this will change the nutritional profile of your pancakes a bit.
• Cinnamon: Adds warmth and natural sweetness to these gluten-free cottage cheese pancakes.

Be sure to scroll down to the recipe card for the quantities of each ingredient you will be using.

Variations

• Lemon Cottage Cheese Pancakes: Skip the cinnamon and add a bit of lemon extract or freshly grated lemon zest to give your pancakes a bit of brightness.
• Cottage Cheese Blueberry Pancakes: Add a few blueberries to the pancake right after it's poured into the skillet.
• Chocolate Chip Pancakes: Add chocolate chips or cacao nibs!
• More Protein and Healthy Omega 3 Fatty Acids: Add hemp seeds or chia seeds to your pancake batter.

How to Make Cottage Cheese Pancakes

We're using a blender to make these easy cottage cheese egg white pancakes so it's quick and easy! You can also use a food processor. Here's what to do:

Step 1: Place all of the ingredients in a food processor or blender.

Step 2: Blend until everything is mixed thoroughly.

• Step 3: Scoop a quarter cup of the batter onto the heated skillet (I used an electric skillet) to form a pancake. Cook until small bubbles begin to appear and then flip them over with a spatula and cook another 2-3 minutes.
• Step 4: Serve and Enjoy!

How to Store

This cottage cheese pancake recipe makes a lot of pancakes. I usually freeze half the batch and they last me two weeks.

• Storing: Place the pancakes in an airtight container once they're fully cooled. Freeze the pancakes for up to 1 month or keep them in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
• Freezing: You can freeze them individually by laying them out on a parchment-lined baking tray and flash-freeze for an hour. Once frozen you can transfer them to a container for storage. This method makes it super easy to remove exactly the number of pancakes you need.
• Reheating: You can reheat your oatmeal cottage cheese pancakes in the toaster oven, microwave, or in the oven on a baking tray. I find it's best to reheat them once they're thawed rather than reheating them frozen.

Serving Suggestions

These make a quick and easy breakfast when made ahead of time but you can also serve them up as a healthy weekend or holiday breakfast or brunch.

• Brunch Serving Ideas: Combine them with this Denver Omelette Casserole or Greek Yogurt Eggs for something sweet and savory!
• Top your Pancakes: For a boost of protein top your pancakes with your favorite Greek yogurt and fresh berries! You can also choose your favorite low-sugar syrup or fruit sauce as well! Nut butters also make a delicious option for topping your healthy pancakes.

Expert Tips

• Flipping Your Pancakes: Don't flip too early! Wait until the bubbles begin to pop and don't fill in and the edges look slightly dry.
• Use an Electric Skillet: It's not required but I do find you get much more control over the heat using an electric skillet.
• Keep the Pancakes Warm: Likely you will need to cook in batches so in order to keep your pancakes warm, transfer them to a baking sheet pan and hold them on warm in the oven until you're ready to serve.

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Cottage Cheese Protein Pancakes (No Flour)

Megan Olson

These Cottage Cheese Pancakes are the perfect balance of protein and whole grains with 4 simple ingredients and only 71 calories each!

5 from 14 votes

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Cook Time 15 minutes mins

Total Time 20 minutes mins

Course Breakfast

Cuisine American

Servings 16 pancakes

Calories 71 kcal

Equipment

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  Food Processor
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  Electric Skillet

Ingredients

 

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• ▢ 2 cups Gluten Free rolled oats
• ▢ 12 large egg whites or 6 whole eggs
• ▢ 2 cups low fat cottage cheese
• ▢ 2 teaspoons cinnamon

Instructions

 

• Heat an electric skillet to medium high heat. Place the ingredients to a food processor or blender and blend until mixed thoroughly.
• Scoop 1/4 cup of the batter onto the skillet to form a pancake.
• Cook until small bubbles begin to appear then using a spatula flip and cook another 2-3 minutes.
• Remove promptly from the skillet and place on a cooling rack while you repeat the process for remaining batter.
• Store in the refrigerator up to a week or freeze up to a month.

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Notes

• Freeze pancakes up to 1 month or keep in the refrigerator up to 1 week.
• If using whole yolks, divide the egg whites in half. Note, using whole eggs will increase the amount of fat grams per pancake.
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Nutrition

Serving: 1pancakeCalories: 71kcalCarbohydrates: 7.9gProtein: 7.5gFat: 0.8gSaturated Fat: 0.1gSodium: 138.8mgFiber: 1.2gSugar: 1.4g

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About Megan

Megan is a certified nutrition practitioner, author, freelance food photographer and fitness instructor living in Phoenix, Arizona. On her blog, Skinny Fitalicious she shares EASY, gluten free recipes for weight loss. Follow Megan on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest and Instagram for the latest updates.