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    Cottage Cheese Pancakes (High Protein)

    Published: Mar 11, 2024 · Modified: May 3, 2025 by Jenna · This post may contain affiliate links · 17 Comments

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    Cottage cheese pancakes only contain 3 simple ingredients: cottage cheese, eggs, and flour. If you're looking for a specific type of flour to use feel free to sub it out for all-purpose flour.

    Cottage cheese pancakes topped with maple syrup on a blue plate.

    These pancakes are not your typical pancake made with flour, buttermilk, and eggs. The cottage cheese gets processed in a food processor until it's smooth and it almost resembles buttermilk.

    If you like recipes with cottage cheese try Cottage Cheese Breakfast Bowls, Viral Cottage Cheese Ice Cream, or 2 Ingredient Cottage Cheese Ranch Dip.

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    • Why You Will Like These Cottage Cheese Pancakes
    • What Ingredients do I need for Cottage Cheese Pancakes? 
    • How to make Cottage Cheese Pancakes  
    • What to serve with Pancakes
    • Tools Used for Cottage Cheese Pancakes 
    • Other Recipes To Try 
    • Cottage Cheese Pancakes

    Why You Will Like These Cottage Cheese Pancakes

    Since there are only 3 ingredients in these pancakes they are low carb and keto friendly. Plus the are packed with protein! Pancakes and Ninja Creami Protein Ice Cream (Dairy Free) are my favorite way to get extra protein in

    I like to cook these pancakes on an outdoor griddle like a Blackstone or a regular griddle. Non stick pans are annoying and you can't cook multiple pancakes at once.

    These pancakes are a little time consuming to make and take longer. You have to be patient with these pancakes because they take a little time to brown on each side.

    Find a good sugar-free maple syrup to top the pancakes off with. Lankato Sugar-Free maple syrup is a good brand or so is Maple Groves Farm Sugar Free syrup which can be found at Target or Wal-Mart.

    What Ingredients do I need for Cottage Cheese Pancakes? 

    • Cottage Cheese  - Any brand of cottage cheese is fine. If you’re from the Midwest I like Cass Clay or Good Culture brand from Target is great too.
    • Eggs   - always use large eggs, warm temperature eggs are better for blending and baking
    • Flour  - The original recipe calls for purpose flour. Please feel free to use a specific flour for certain diets and figure out the conversions on your own.
    • See the recipe card below for a full list of ingredients and measurements.

    How to make Cottage Cheese Pancakes  

    Step 1: In a food processor pulse the cottage cheese until smooth. Add in the egg one at a time and then the flour until everything is well combined.

    How to make cottage cheese pancakes.

    Step 2: Heat a non stick skillet and spray with cooking spray. Cook each pancake on one side until you see those little bubbles and then flip. They take about 2 minues per side.

    Cottage cheese pancakes cooking on a griddle.

    Serving Size: 1 pancake. Please note, the pancakes will be very thin and not thick because of the batter.

    What to serve with Pancakes

    Pancakes are a delicious breakfast dish that can be enjoyed with a variety of toppings and sides.

    Make some Sugar Free Strawberry Sauce to go on top of the pancakes.

    Some classic options for serving with pancakes include butter and maple syrup, whipped cream and berries, or Air fryer Bacon and Blackstone Scrambled Eggs.

    If you're looking for something a little savory try my 5 Ingredient Hash Brown Casserole.

    For a healthier option, you could serve your pancakes with a side of fresh fruit or yogurt. Whatever you choose, be sure to experiment with different toppings and sides to find your perfect pancake pairing!

    Tools Used for Cottage Cheese Pancakes 

    Here are some tools that will help will help you with the recipes. All links will open in Amazon. Yes I do get a small earning if purchase from the link 

    Food Processor 

    Hamilton Beach Food Processor & Vegetable Chopper for Slicing, Shredding, Mincing, and Puree, 8 Cup, Black 

    Electric Griddle  

    Presto 07061 22-inch Electric Griddle With Removable Handles, Black, 22-inch

    Other Recipes To Try 

    • Chicken Parmesan Smash Tacos
    • S'more Quesadillas
    • Rhubarb Fruit Leather
    • Air Fryer Scotch Eggs

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    Cottage Cheese Pancakes

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    • Author: Jenna
    • Prep Time: 10min
    • Cook Time: 10min
    • Total Time: 20min
    • Yield: 8 1x
    • Category: Easy
    • Method: Stovetop
    • Cuisine: American
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    Description

    Cottage cheese pancakes only contain 3 simple ingredients: cottage cheese, eggs, and flour. If you're looking for a specific type of flour to use feel free to sub it out for all-purpose flour. 


    Ingredients

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    • 1 ½ cups of cottage cheese
    • 5 large eggs
    • ⅓ cup of flour (can sub almond flour for low carb pancakes)

    Instructions

    1. In a food processor pulse the cottage cheese until smooth. Add in the egg one at a time and then the flour until everything is well combined.
    2. Heat a non stick skillet and spray with cooking spray. Cook each pancake on one side until you see those little bubbles and then flip. They take about 2 minues per side.
    3. Serving Size: 1 pancake 

    Notes

     WW Points: 1 Click here to see in recipe builder (will have to log in) 

    PLEASE BE PATIENT WITH THESE PANCAKES. They can take awhile to cook on each side and might not look like they are done. Use a medium high heat and spray the pan each time.


    Nutrition

    • Serving Size: 1 pancake
    • Calories: 77
    • Sugar: 1
    • Fat: 3
    • Saturated Fat: 1
    • Carbohydrates: 2
    • Protein: 9

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    1. Liane Newcomb says

      June 20, 2024 at 10:10 am

      Love this recipe. Easy to make and taste great. Reminds me of Swedish pancakes. When they are cooled, it's easy to roll them with whatever you'd like to add.

      I've tried one other recipe (which included melted butter) but prefer this one. I yielded 18 pancakes of varying sizes and used a ceramic coated pan without having to use butter on medium to low-medium.

    2. Yolanda Carozza says

      September 13, 2018 at 2:46 pm

      Can you make them with a gluten - free flour like coconut flour or almond flour?

    3. Barbara Jones says

      January 29, 2018 at 2:23 pm

      Can you make and freeze these pancakes?

    4. Keto Mom says

      January 15, 2018 at 11:39 am

      I would imagine you could sub coconut flour or almond flour for wheat flour, correct?

    5. Christina says

      July 23, 2017 at 10:28 am

      Excellent recipe. For easier flipping, I waited for one side to cook 2 min, 30 seconds. Attempting to flip the pancake any sooner, resulted in a wrinkled pancake. I also added a cup of blueberries to the mix.

    6. Sara says

      May 07, 2017 at 10:18 am

      Anyone tried this for waffles?!

    7. Jenna says

      March 27, 2017 at 3:36 pm

      6 points per muffin

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