These delicious high protein cottage cheese pancakes are fluffy, moist, and sweetened with brown sugar. They are easy to make, only require a few ingredients, and ready to go in no time.
As a busy mom juggling work, household chores, and family time, weekends are a precious opportunity to slow down and savor moments with my loved ones. One of our favorite weekend traditions is gathering around the breakfast table for a cozy and delicious meal.
This simple recipe for cottage cheese and brown sugar protein pancakes has become a staple in our home. There’s something magical about the smell of pancakes sizzling on the griddle and the warmth and comfort it brings to the home.
These protein-packed pancakes are not only a tasty treat but also a nutritious way to start the day. Made with wholesome ingredients like cottage cheese, eggs, and an added fruit of choice, these protein pancakes provide a satisfying boost of energy that keeps us going throughout the morning.
why your whole family will love this cottage cheese and brown sugar protein pancakes recipe
- Simple Ingredients
- Protein-packed
- Kid Friendly
- Old-Fashioned Staple
- Irresistible Flavor
ingredients
To make this protein packed brown sugar pancakes recipe, you’ll need a few ingredients that you can get at almost any grocery store or even online!
Here’s what we are working with:
- cottage cheese
- brown sugar
- flour – for an extra punch of protein and ease, you can use a pancake mix and forgo the flour and baking soda.
- baking soda
- milk
- egg
- vanilla extract
- add-ins – completely optional. My kids love their protein pancakes with banana, other ideas are to add in are strawberries, blueberries, and/or chocolate chips.
how to make cottage cheese and brown sugar protein pancakes
Into a large mixing bowl, whisk together cottage cheese, eggs, brown sugar, and vanilla extract until fully combined. Slowly add in the dry ingredients (flour and baking soda) and add-in, if using until well combined.
Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and lightly coat with olive oil or butter. Pour 1/4 cup of the batter onto the skillet for each pancake. Cook until bubbles form on the surface of the pancake, then flip and cook for another 1-2 minutes until golden brown. Repeat with the remaining batter.
Serve the pancakes warm with your favorite toppings. Enjoy!
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Cottage Cheese and Brown Sugar Protein Pancakes
- GFGluten-Free
- VGVegetarian
Ingredients
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 2 large eggs
- ¼ cup milk
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- ½ cup flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- oil or butter , for greasing the skillet pan
- optional add-ins , such as banana, strawberries, blueberries, and/or chocolate chips
Instructions
- Into a large mixing bowl, whisk together cottage cheese, eggs, milk, brown sugar, and vanilla extract until fully combined.
- Slowly add in the flour and baking soda and mix until well combined. Fold-in your add-in if using.
- Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and lightly coat with olive oil or butter.
- Pour 1/4 cup of the batter onto the skillet for each pancake. Cook until bubbles form on the surface of the pancake, then flip and cook for another 1-2 minutes until golden brown. Repeat with the remaining batter.
- Serve the pancakes warm with your favorite toppings. Enjoy!
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