Description
A quick and easy recipe for a single serve cottage cheese pancake that’s fluffy, protein-packed, and perfect for a wholesome breakfast. This recipe blends cottage cheese, egg, flour, and baking powder to create a smooth batter, cooked to golden perfection in a skillet and served with butter and maple syrup.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Pancake Batter
- 1/4 cup cottage cheese (4% milkfat)
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour (or 2 1/2 tablespoons gluten free all-purpose flour)
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
For Cooking
- 1/2 tablespoon butter (for frying)
For Serving
- Butter
- Maple syrup
Instructions
- Make Batter: Add the cottage cheese, egg, flour, baking powder, and salt to a blender in that order. Blend the mixture until it is smooth and well combined, creating your pancake batter.
- Melt Butter: Heat a nonstick pan over medium-high heat for about a minute until hot. Add 1/2 tablespoon of butter to the pan and allow it to melt completely, coating the surface.
- Cook Pancake: Pour the prepared batter into the pan all at once to form one large pancake. This method ensures a single, thick, fluffy pancake for one serving.
- Flip and Finish: Cook the pancake until bubbles begin to form on the surface, about 1 to 2 minutes. Gently check the underside to make sure it’s golden brown, then carefully flip the pancake. Cook for another 1 to 2 minutes on the other side until fully cooked through and golden.
- Serve: Remove the pancake from the pan and serve it immediately with butter and maple syrup or your favorite toppings for a delicious breakfast treat.
Notes
- You can substitute gluten-free flour to make this recipe gluten-free.
- Use a nonstick pan to prevent sticking and ensure easy flipping.
- Cooking times may vary slightly depending on your stovetop heat and pan thickness.
- Feel free to add fresh fruits or nuts as toppings for added flavor and texture.
- Make sure the batter is smooth to avoid lumps in the pancake.
