Description
A delightful twist on traditional pancakes, these Cottage Cheese Pancake Bites are fluffy, protein-rich, and perfect for any breakfast occasion.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons sugar (optional)
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup cottage cheese
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1 tablespoon melted butter or oil
- Optional toppings: Fresh strawberries, blueberries, maple syrup, honey, powdered sugar, whipped cream
Instructions
- Preheat your skillet over medium heat and lightly grease it with butter or oil.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients: flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, mix the wet ingredients: cottage cheese, Greek yogurt, eggs, vanilla extract, and melted butter.
- Combine the wet mixture with the dry ingredients, stirring until just combined, and add milk if needed for desired consistency.
- Scoop about 1 tablespoon of batter onto the skillet for each pancake bite.
- Cook for 2-3 minutes until bubbles appear, then flip and cook for another 2-3 minutes until golden brown.
- Repeat with the remaining batter, greasing the skillet as needed.
- Serve warm with desired toppings.
Notes
Store leftover bites in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2-3 pancake bites
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 60mg