Cottage Cheese Pancakes with Fresh Berries and Maple Syrup Recipe
Delight in these fluffy Cottage Cheese Pancakes, a protein-packed breakfast treat combining creamy cottage cheese with warm cinnamon and a hint of vanilla. Perfectly cooked on the stovetop and served with fresh berries and maple syrup, these pancakes offer a deliciously wholesome start to your day.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- ¼ cup milk
- 3 tablespoons maple syrup (plus more for serving)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder (aluminium free)
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons melted butter (plus more for cooking)
- Fresh berries (for serving)
Instructions
- Prepare batter: In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, cottage cheese, milk, maple syrup, and vanilla extract until fully combined. Sift in the flour, baking powder, and cinnamon, then whisk again until the flour is incorporated smoothly into the mixture.
- Add butter and rest: Whisk in the melted butter thoroughly, then allow the batter to rest for 10 minutes to thicken and improve texture.
- Cook pancakes: Lightly butter a large skillet and warm it over medium heat. When hot, carefully pour about ¼ cup of batter per pancake onto the skillet, spacing the mounds to avoid crowding. Cook each side for 2 to 3 minutes until golden brown, then flip and cook the other side. Repeat with remaining batter, adding additional butter to the skillet as needed.
- Serve: Serve the pancakes warm topped with additional maple syrup and fresh berries for a burst of sweetness and freshness.
Notes
- Resting the batter helps the pancakes become fluffier and more tender.
- Use aluminium-free baking powder to avoid any metallic taste.
- Adjust the heat as needed to ensure pancakes cook through without burning.
- Fresh berries can be substituted with other fruits like sliced bananas or peaches.
- For a dairy-free option, substitute cottage cheese and milk with vegan alternatives, though texture will vary.
