Healthy Protein Packed Pancakes: 5 Tips for Perfection
Healthy protein packed pancakes are a nutritious breakfast option that provides a good amount of protein and energy.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 4 eggs
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 cup milk (or almond milk)
- Cooking spray or oil for the pan
Instructions
- Blend oats in a blender until they reach a flour-like consistency.
- Add cottage cheese, eggs, baking powder, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and milk to the blender.
- Blend until smooth and well combined.
- Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and grease with cooking spray or oil.
- Pour 1/4 cup of batter onto the skillet for each pancake.
- Cook until bubbles form on the surface, then flip and cook until golden brown.
- Repeat with the remaining batter.
- Serve warm with your favorite toppings.
Notes
- You can add fruits or nuts to the batter for extra flavor.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pancake
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 70mg