Cottage Cheese Blueberry Pancakes (Printable Copy)

Fluffy pancakes made with cottage cheese and juicy blueberries, perfect for a nutritious start or post-workout meal.

# What You Need:

→ Wet Ingredients

01 - 1 cup cottage cheese, low-fat or full-fat
02 - 2 large eggs
03 - 1/4 cup milk, dairy or unsweetened plant-based
04 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Dry Ingredients

05 - 1/2 cup oat flour or finely ground rolled oats
06 - 1/4 cup whole wheat flour or all-purpose flour
07 - 1 teaspoon baking powder
08 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
09 - 1 tablespoon sugar or sweetener of choice, optional

→ Add-ins

10 - 3/4 cup fresh blueberries, plus extra for serving
11 - Cooking spray or butter for the pan

→ To Serve

12 - Maple syrup or honey, optional
13 - Greek yogurt, optional

# How to Make:

01 - In a large bowl, whisk together cottage cheese, eggs, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
02 - In a separate bowl, combine oat flour, whole wheat flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar.
03 - Add dry ingredients to wet ingredients and stir gently until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
04 - Fold blueberries into the batter.
05 - Heat a nonstick skillet or griddle over medium heat and lightly grease with cooking spray or butter.
06 - Pour 1/4 cup of batter per pancake onto the skillet. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes until bubbles form on the surface and edges begin to set.
07 - Flip pancakes and cook for another 2 minutes until golden and cooked through.
08 - Repeat with remaining batter, greasing the pan as needed between batches.
09 - Serve warm with extra blueberries, maple syrup, or Greek yogurt as desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • High in protein with 13 grams per serving, perfect for muscle recovery and satiety
  • Ready in just 25 minutes from start to finish
  • Uses wholesome ingredients like cottage cheese, oat flour, and whole wheat flour
  • Naturally sweetened with fresh blueberries and minimal added sugar
  • Easy to customize with your favorite berries or protein powder
  • Suitable for vegetarians and adaptable for gluten-free diets
02 -
  • Blend the cottage cheese in a food processor before mixing if you prefer an ultra-smooth batter without curds
  • Let the batter rest for 2-3 minutes before cooking to allow the oat flour to absorb moisture and thicken
  • Use a 1/4 cup measure for consistent pancake sizes that cook evenly
  • Don't press down on the pancakes with your spatula—this deflates them and makes them dense
  • Wipe the skillet clean between batches to prevent burnt bits from accumulating
  • For picture-perfect pancakes, add a few extra blueberries on top of each pancake right after pouring the batter
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