Fluffy Gluten-Free Cottage Cheese Pancakes
These Fluffy Gluten-Free Cottage Cheese Pancakes are light, protein-packed, and incredibly delicious. Perfect for breakfast or brunch, they offer a golden, crispy edge with a soft, melt-in-your-mouth center. You won’t believe they’re gluten-free!
Ingredients
Pancake Batter
- 1 cup cottage cheese small curd preferred
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup gluten-free oat flour or almond flour
- 1 tbsp maple syrup or honey
- 1/2 tsp baking powder gluten-free
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/8 tsp salt
For Cooking
- 1 tbsp butter for greasing the skillet
Optional Toppings
- fresh berries, banana slices, or Greek yogurt for serving
Instructions
- In a blender, combine cottage cheese, eggs, gluten-free oat flour, maple syrup, baking powder, vanilla extract, and salt. Blend until smooth and creamy.
- Preheat a nonstick skillet over medium heat and lightly grease with butter.
- Pour about 1/4 cup of batter per pancake onto the skillet. Cook until small bubbles form on the surface and the edges start to set, about 2–3 minutes.
- Flip carefully and cook for another 1–2 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
- Serve warm with your favorite toppings such as berries, banana slices, or a dollop of Greek yogurt.
Notes
For extra flavor, add a pinch of cinnamon or a splash of lemon zest to the batter. These pancakes freeze well, simply reheat in the toaster for a quick breakfast!
Nutrition Information
Calories: 165 kcal
Total Fat: 7g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Cholesterol: 155mg
Sodium: 280mg
Total Carbohydrates: 12g
Dietary Fiber: 0.5g
Sugars: 3g
Protein: 13g
Total Fat: 7g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Cholesterol: 155mg
Sodium: 280mg
Total Carbohydrates: 12g
Dietary Fiber: 0.5g
Sugars: 3g
Protein: 13g