Fluffy, protein-packed pancakes featuring cottage cheese and fresh strawberries, perfect for breakfast.
# What You'll Need:
→ Wet Ingredients
01 - 1 cup low-fat cottage cheese
02 - 2 large eggs
03 - 1/3 cup milk, dairy or unsweetened plant-based
04 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Dry Ingredients
05 - 1/2 cup oat flour or blended rolled oats
06 - 1 scoop vanilla protein powder
07 - 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
08 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
→ Fruit
09 - 1 cup fresh strawberries, diced
→ For Cooking
10 - 1 tablespoon neutral oil or butter
# Directions:
01 - In a medium bowl, whisk together cottage cheese, eggs, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth and well combined.
02 - In another bowl, combine oat flour, protein powder, baking powder, and salt.
03 - Add dry mixture to wet mixture, stirring until just combined. Gently fold in half of the diced strawberries.
04 - Heat a nonstick skillet or griddle over medium heat and lightly grease with oil or butter.
05 - Pour 1/4 cup of batter per pancake onto the skillet. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes, until bubbles form on the surface and the edges appear set.
06 - Flip each pancake and cook for 1 to 2 minutes, until golden brown and cooked through.
07 - Repeat with remaining batter, adding more oil or butter to the skillet as needed.
08 - Serve warm, topped with remaining strawberries. Optionally drizzle with honey, maple syrup, or Greek yogurt.
