Description
This Protein Pancake recipe offers a delicious and nutritious way to start your day with a boost of protein. Made with oat flour, protein powder, cottage cheese, and eggs, these thick and fluffy pancakes are easy to make using a blender and stovetop cooking. They deliver a perfect balance of texture and flavor without the typical pancake bubbles, ideal for a wholesome breakfast or post-workout meal.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 2/3 cup oat flour
- 1/4 cup vanilla protein powder (whey or vegan)
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
Wet Ingredients
- 3/4 cup cottage cheese
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons milk or milk alternative (additional as needed up to 4 tablespoons)
Instructions
- Blend the batter: Place oat flour, protein powder, baking powder, cottage cheese, eggs, honey, and 2 tablespoons of milk or milk alternative into a high-powered blender. Blend for several seconds, scraping down the sides with a rubber spatula. Add more milk 1 tablespoon at a time as needed to achieve a thick batter consistency, avoiding overmixing to prevent lumps and visible curds.
- Preheat the skillet: Heat a non-stick skillet over low-medium heat. Lightly coat the surface with cooking oil or cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Cook the pancakes: Using a 2-ounce cookie scoop or large spoon, drop batter onto the hot skillet. Cook until the bottom is browned and edges appear firm, then carefully flip the pancake. Cook the other side until browned, adjusting heat if the pancakes brown too quickly to avoid burning.
- Serve: Remove cooked pancakes from the skillet and repeat with remaining batter. Serve warm with your preferred toppings.
Notes
- Keep the batter thick for fluffier pancakes and better rise.
- Watch the pancakes carefully since they do not bubble like regular pancakes and brown slightly darker.
- Store any leftover pancakes in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- If using vegan protein powder, you may need up to 4 tablespoons of milk to adjust the batter consistency.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (1 pancake portion)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
