Cottage Cheese Oatmeal Pancakes are fluffy, easy to make and healthy. Each serving has about 14 grams of protein!
Seven simple ingredients are needed to make these incredible pancakes. Seriously, they are incredible. I've made them five times in the past week.
The secret to fluffy pancakes that are higher in protein is small curd cottage cheese. I promise you can't taste it, but it makes all the difference!
Why you'll love Cottage Cheese Oatmeal Pancakes:
- No complicated ingredients are needed for these pancakes.
- Made in a blender - To make the pancake batter, toss the ingredients into a blender and blend.
- The whole family will love them! Even your kids will have no clue that these pancakes contain cottage cheese.
- Great for meal prep - Keep these in your fridge or freezer to enjoy for breakfast any morning.
Ingredients overview:
- small curd cottage cheese - Be sure to use small curd! It doesn't matter what fat percentage you use.
- eggs - I have not tried this recipe with an egg substitute.
- old fashioned rolled oats - Do not use steel cut oats or quick oats.
- coconut sugar or white sugar - For a little sweetness!
- ground cinnamon - It's always a must for me in pancakes.
- salt - A pinch of salt helps balance the flavors.
- baking powder - To help the pancakes rise.
- butter - For greasing the pan.
How to make Cottage Cheese Oatmeal Pancakes?
A complete list of ingredients, amounts and instructions is located on the recipe card below.
Add all of the ingredients except for the butter to a high speed blender.
- Blend for about 15-20 seconds just until everything is incorporated. Don’t over blend or the pancakes can become tough.
- Let the batter rest for 5 minutes.
- Heat a pan on medium low heat.
- Add some butter to the pan.
- Spoon the batter onto the pan. Spread it around to form a circle. The batter will be thick. You can make the pancakes bigger or smaller - whatever you prefer.
- Cook the pancakes on medium low heat for 2-3 minutes per side. Reduce the heat if pancakes start to brown too quickly.
- Once the pan starts to get dry, add more butter. You don't want the pan to get dry or you won't achieve those crispy pancake edges.
- Place the cooked pancakes on a wire cooling rack as you are cooking the rest of them.
- Serve with toppings of choice!
Expert Tips
- Don't blend the batter for more than 20 seconds or the pancakes can turn out tough.
- Be sure to let the batter rest for 5 minutes before cooking. This helps them become light and fluffy.
- Cook 2-3 pancakes at a time to avoid overcrowding.
- Be sure to keep the pan greased so the pancakes aren't dry.
- If you cook these pancakes on high heat, they will burn. Cook the pancakes on medium low heat for 2-3 minutes per side. Reduce the heat if pancakes start to brown too quickly.
Pancake topping ideas:
- pure maple syrup
- honey
- nut butter
- fresh fruit - blueberries, strawberries, blackberries, banana coins or chopped apple
- chopped nuts - pecans, walnuts or slivered almonds
- seeds - chia seeds, ground flax seeds or hemp seeds
- no sugar added dark chocolate chips
Storage and reheating directions:
- Store these pancakes in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days.
- Freeze the pancakes on a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper for about 2 hours or until the pancakes are solid. After, remove them from the sheet and store them in a freezer bag in the freezer for up to 2 months.
- Reheat them using a toaster, pan, air fryer or microwave.
Frequently asked questions:
Can I make the pancakes gluten free?
Yes, just use certified gluten free oats.
Why aren't my cottage cheese pancakes fluffy?
You might have blended the batter for too long or you didn't let the batter sit for 5 minutes before cooking.
Cottage Cheese Oatmeal Pancakes
Cottage Cheese Oatmeal Pancakes are fluffy, easy to make and healthy. Each serving has about 14 grams of protein!
Ingredients
- ¾ cup small curd cottage cheese - It doesn't matter what fat percentage you use.
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup old fashioned rolled oats
- 2 tablespoons coconut sugar - or white sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ tablespoon butter
Instructions
- Add all of the ingredients except for the butter to a high speed blender.
- Blend for about 15-20 seconds just until everything is incorporated. Don’t over blend or the pancakes can become tough. Let the batter rest for 5 minutes.
- Heat a pan on medium low heat. Add some butter to the pan. Spoon the batter onto the pan. Spread it around to form a circle. The batter will be thick. You can make the pancakes bigger or smaller - whatever you prefer.
- Cook the pancakes on medium low heat for 2-3 minutes per side. Reduce the heat if pancakes start to brown too quickly. Once the pan starts to get dry, add more butter. You don't want the pan to get dry or you won't achieve those crispy pancake edges.
- Place the cooked pancakes on a wire cooling rack as you are cooking the rest of them. Serve with toppings of choice!
Nutrition Facts
Cottage Cheese Oatmeal Pancakes
Amount Per Serving
Calories 232
Calories from Fat 63
% Daily Value*
Fat 7g11%
Saturated Fat 3g19%
Trans Fat 0.1g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 2g
Cholesterol 116mg39%
Sodium 781mg34%
Potassium 191mg5%
Carbohydrates 29g10%
Fiber 3g13%
Sugar 7g8%
Protein 14g28%
Vitamin A 242IU5%
Vitamin C 0.03mg0%
Calcium 229mg23%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
This nutrition information is an estimate and should not be taken as fact. The owner of this website is not liable for this estimation.
Tried this recipe?Tell me how it was!
D
Do you think this recipe would still work for a waffle press ?
I would think so, but I cannot guarantee because I haven't personally tried myself.
Michelle
I went to the store yesterday to get this cottage cheese. Made the pancakes this morning and loved them! An A+ from me!
Love Hood! So many different flavor options as well. I am so glad you enjoyed the pancakes, Michelle! – Krista <3
Diane
Made these pancakes this morning and my family was so impressed. They had such a fluffy texture! Not only are they healthy with all the protein in the cottage cheese but they were absolutely delicious!
I am so happy you enjoyed these pancakes with your family, Diane! Thank you for your kind comment and rating. 🙂 – Krista <3
Richie
My wife made the cottage cheese pancakes for me today. They were delicious! So light and airy!
Amazing! Love to hear that you enjoyed these pancakes with your wife! – Krista <3
Penny Low
Could you use agave nectar instead of the sugar ?
Yes.
Michelle
Two thumbs 👍🏼 up. I just made these for my breakfast and am looking forward to making the leftover batter tomorrow.
Awesome! 🙂
Michele S.
Love, love, love this recipe! Printing it out and putting it on the regular rotation. Thank you so much for making breakfast a little easier!
YAY! 🙂 Thank you for taking the time to leave a wonderful comment and rating, Michele!
Priscilla
Delicious!!! 😋
Yay! 🙂
Julia
is a serving 6 pancakes? They look scrumptious.
It depends on how small or large you make the pancakes. Make the pancakes and divide the amount into three servings.
Cathy
This recipe doesn’t tell how many pancakes it makes and how much batter you use for each pancake (I.e., 1/4 cup of batter)
Yes, there is a method to my madness. 😜 You can make the pancakes whatever size you like - smaller or larger. Simply divide how ever many pancakes you make by 3 since the recipe makes 3 servings.
Richie
My wife made these pancakes for me and they are my favorite. Great tasting and plenty of protein. I will definitely have them again.
Awesome! Love to hear it!
Jennifer
Great high-protein breakfast!
🙂
Deb
Excellent as written. Going in the rotation!
Love it! 🙂
Paulette Pashak
Love these just wish I could get a little more protein in them. Have made them a lot since I found the recipe! Thank you
You could top them with Greek yogurt, serve them with a protein smoothie or eggs for extra protein.
Karen
This recipe is so good! Thank you.
Yay!
Lisa
These are great! Do you think they would work with bananas added?
Yes, some banana coins or mashed bananas should be fine.
Nathalie
Hello!
I really loved those pancakes, they were great with maple syrup 😋
I was wondering if 3 servings were 232 kcal or is it for one?
Yay! 🙂 Divide how many pancakes you make by 3 and that's 1 serving.
Vickie
Definitely a keeper! They are incredible. Thank you !!
Yay!!
Richie
I had the cottage cheese pancakes one morning. They were so good I had them again the next day.
The pancakes are so delicious and the extra protein is a plus.
Once you try them you will be hooked.
Amazing! Love to hear that, Richie! 🙂