Blender Cottage Cheese Oatmeal Pancakes
Cottage cheese oatmeal pancakes made in the blender! This tasty high-protein recipe is as nutritious as it is easy.
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High protein recipes aren’t always the most delicious.
And I’m on a mission to change that! As a Registered Dietitian, I know the importance of protein-rich meals to reduce cravings, stabilize energy, and support weight loss goals. But getting enough protein shouldn’t mean sacrificing taste or eating plain bowls of greek yogurt.
Enter: high protein cottage cheese oatmeal pancakes. This nutritious recipe contains 26 grams of protein per serving, a good dose of heart-healthy fiber, and they taste amazing too. You’ll love this fool-proof recipe made right in your blender for your next Sunday morning stack.
Why you’ll love them
Gluten-free: You’ll need to make sure you use certified gluten-free oats, but this recipe is otherwise free from wheat, grains, and gluten!
Protein-rich: These blender pancakes contain 26 grams of filling protein.
No added sugar: These pancakes are deliciously sweet with absolutely no added sugar.
Fiber-rich: You’re getting an impressive 6 grams of dietary fiber per serving and even more if you top these pancakes with my raspberry chia jam.
Big serving size: The serving size for this nutritious recipe is about five medium-sized pancakes. If you’re a volume eater, you’ll love these!
Ingredients
You’ll only need seven ingredients to make these cottage cheese oatmeal pancakes:
- Cottage cheese — I recommend using low fat (2%)
- Old fashioned oats — sub quick or instant oats if needed
- Ripe banana — the riper the banana, the sweeter the pancakes
- Eggs
- Vanilla extract
- Cinnamon — measure this with your heart
- Baking powder
Step-by-step instructions
Add all ingredients to your blender. Blend on high until completely smooth, about 30-45 seconds. Scrape down the sides as needed.
Heat a large non-stick pan to medium-low heat. Add a pat of butter or cooking spray to coat the pan.
Scoop or pour batter onto the pan to form pancakes, using about 1/4 cup of batter each. Leave space between pancakes as the batter can spread.
Let pancakes cook untouched for 3-4 minutes or until a few large bubbles form on the top of pancakes, and edges are slightly darkened. Flip carefully, and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes. Both sides of the pancakes should be golden brown. Repeat until all batter has been used, adding more butter/cooking spray as needed.
Toppings
Try these toppings with your cottage cheese oatmeal pancakes:
- Pat of butter
- Maple syrup
- Fresh berries
- Banana slices
- Apple butter
- Nut butter
- Hemp hearts
- Chia seeds
Dietary restrictions
Gluten-free: Use certified gluten-free oats.
Lactose-free: Use lactose-free cottage cheese.
High fiber: Top with high fiber berries or chia jam.
Important tips and notes
- Don’t let your batter sit too long before cooking pancakes (it thickens)
- Make sure to use a ripe banana for better flavor and texture
- If your pan is too hot, the outside will burn and the middle will be raw
- Cook pancakes in salted butter for extra flavor
Storage instructions
To store, let pancakes fully cool before transferring to a freezer-safe bag or food container. They will stay good in the fridge for up to three days or in the freezer for up to two months.
To reheat, pop your cottage cheese oatmeal pancakes in the toaster!
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Frequently asked questions
This recipe makes about 10 medium-sized pancakes.
Nope! You won’t taste the cottage cheese in these pancakes.
The texture of these pancakes is light and fluffly! They taste lightly sweet and a little nutty.
The pancakes contain decent amounts of protein and fiber, so they’re a great start. For even more, top with a little extra protein (yogurt, hemp hearts, nut butter) and add fruit on top.
Unfortunately this recipe works best with a blender.
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Blender Cottage Cheese Oatmeal Pancakes
Ingredients
- 1 cup old fashioned oats
- 1 cup low fat cottage cheese
- 1 ripe banana
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
For Cooking
- salted butter or cooking spray
Equipment
- Blender
Instructions
- Blend batter: Add all ingredients to your blender. Blend on high until completely smooth, about 30-45 seconds. Scrape down the sides as needed.
- Prepare pan: Heat a large non-stick pan to medium-low heat. Add a pat of butter or cooking spray to coat pan.
- Form pancakes: Scoop batter onto pan to form pancakes, using about 1/4 cup of batter each. Leave space between pancakes as the batter can spread.
- Cook pancakes: Let pancakes cook untouched for 3-4 minutes or until a few large bubbles form on the top of pancakes, and edges are slightly darkened. Flip carefully, and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes. Both sides of the pancakes should be golden brown. Repeat until all batter has been used, adding more butter/cooking spray as needed.
- Serve: Serve with toppings of choice. Enjoy!
