Cottage Cheese Berry Pancakes (Printable Version)

Fluffy, protein-rich pancakes with creamy cottage cheese and vibrant mixed berries for a nourishing start.

# What You'll Need:

→ Wet Ingredients

01 - 1 cup cottage cheese
02 - 2 large eggs
03 - 1/2 cup milk, dairy or unsweetened plant-based
04 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Dry Ingredients

05 - 3/4 cup rolled oats
06 - 1/2 cup whole wheat flour
07 - 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
08 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
09 - 1 tablespoon sugar or preferred sweetener, optional

→ Add-ins

10 - 1 cup mixed berries, blueberries, raspberries, strawberries, fresh or frozen
11 - Butter or oil for cooking

# How To Make It:

01 - In a blender or food processor, combine cottage cheese, eggs, milk, and vanilla extract. Blend until smooth.
02 - Add rolled oats, flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar if using to the blender. Blend again until just combined and smooth without overmixing.
03 - Gently fold in the mixed berries by hand into the batter.
04 - Heat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat. Lightly grease with butter or oil.
05 - Pour 1/4 cup batter per pancake onto the skillet. Cook until bubbles form on the surface and the edges look set, approximately 2 to 3 minutes.
06 - Flip pancakes and cook another 1 to 2 minutes until golden and cooked through.
07 - Repeat with remaining batter. Serve warm with extra berries, yogurt, or a drizzle of maple syrup if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • High in protein with 13g per serving.
  • Easy to prepare using a blender for a smooth batter.
  • Versatile and works well with fresh or frozen berries.
  • Nut-free and vegetarian-friendly.
02 -
  • Makes a great meal prep—store leftovers refrigerated for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 1 month.
  • If using frozen berries, they can be added directly to the batter to keep them from bleeding too much color.
  • Adjust the heat of your skillet to ensure the pancakes cook through without burning the outside.
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