Want an easy breakfast that’s higher in protein? Try my blender protein pancakes with cottage cheese! No one would guess that there’s cottage cheese added in. They’re soft and delicious, and each serving gives you 16 grams of protein. This recipe makes a big batch, but you can even double it for a meal prep option. They freeze great as well!
Easy Blender Protein Pancakes with Cottage Cheese
My husband loves regular pancakes, and he’s also obsessed with these cottage cheese protein pancakes. My kids love them, and I do too!
They’re a family favorite and I’ve been making them weekly because they’re so easy and packed with nutrition.
No protein powder is needed, but between the eggs and cottage cheese, they get a big protein boost which helps keep you fuller for longer and blood sugars more balanced.
I love that the pancake batter is quickly mixed in the blender (or food processor), and the pancakes cook up with a nice golden brown crust.
Why you’ll love this oatmeal protein pancakes recipe
Protein-packed – These delicious pancakes will keep you feeling fuller than traditional pancakes. For even more added high-quality protein, try mixing a little vanilla protein powder with plain Greek yogurt to top your pancakes. Add some fresh fruit and breakfast is served!
Whole grains – Made with a combination of whole wheat flour and rolled oats, you get more fiber than your average pancake. Plus, there is no all-purpose flour in these pancakes.
Great for meal prep – High-protein pancakes are great for meal prep because they make having a nourishing breakfast easy in the morning. This recipe keeps really well in the fridge making it the perfect one to make in advance. When I’m cooking a big batch of pancakes I cool them on a wire rack to speed up the cooling time.
Simple ingredients you need for cottage cheese oatmeal pancakes
Scroll down to view the recipe card below for the full ingredients list, nutrition facts, and step-by-step instructions.
- eggs
- cottage cheese
- maple syrup
- avocado oil
- vanilla extract
- rolled oats
- whole wheat pastry flour
- baking powder
- cinnamon
- sea salt
How to make a healthy pancake recipe
Step 1: Add the eggs, cottage cheese, maple syrup, 1 tbsp oil, vanilla extract, and oats into a high-speed blender and blend until smooth. Pour into a bowl and stir in the whole wheat pastry flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
Step 2: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add a little oil to the pan. Pour 1/4 cup batter for each pancake. Cook for 2-3 minutes, until you see bubbles forming on the top of the pancake, then flip it. Cook another 2-3 minutes to finish cooking the pancakes. Repeat with the remaining batter.
Watch me make high protein cottage cheese pancakes in my Monday meal prep
The full video can be watched below, or on my YouTube channel!
Serving suggestion
Serve these pancakes with fresh berries, a little bit of maple syrup, chocolate chips, peanut butter, almond butter, or your favorite toppings. I love making a batch of fresh chia jam to go with them as well.
Make this a big meal for the whole family by serving this delicious recipe with other family favorites. Try these other easy recipes:
- Homemade country breakfast sausage
- Spinach feta egg muffins, spinach feta egg white bake or Canadian bacon egg cups
- Chili egg puff
- Hemp granola
- Celery cucumber juice
How to store
Leftover fluffy protein pancakes store really well. Cool to room temperature and then add to an airtight container.
You can also freeze these beautifully! Freeze the cooled pancakes in a single layer, and then add them to a freezer-safe ziplock bag, label it, date it, and keep them frozen for up to 6 months.
To enjoy pancakes directly from frozen, heat in a warm oven (200 degrees F) on a baking sheet or a toaster oven. You can also defrost them overnight in the fridge and then warm them on a medium heat skillet.
Substitutions, optional variations & dietary adjustments
Below you’ll find a list of substitutions that will work well in this blender cottage cheese pancakes recipe.
If you try something different out, please leave a comment below letting us all know how it turned out!
Eggs – Feel free to swap half the eggs for egg whites. If you want to swap all of the eggs for egg whites, the texture of the pancakes will change but it will work!
Cottage cheese – Ricotta can be used instead of cottage cheese, however, it does not give as much protein as cottage cheese.
Maple syrup – Honey or agave nectar are great substitutes for maple syrup. You could also swap in coconut sugar, or omit the sweetener too.
Avocado oil – Coconut oil is a perfect alternative to use here.
Roll oats – Oat flour and quick oats works great too!
Whole wheat pastry flour – Regular flour can be used in place of whole wheat flour. You can also swap and use a gluten-free flour mix to make this recipe gluten-free.
More healthy pancake recipes you’ll love
- High protein pancake mix
- Fluffy whole wheat buttermilk pancakes
- Blackberry pancakes
- Oatmeal egg banana pancakes
- Pumpkin greek yogurt protein pancakes
Easy Blender Protein Pancakes Recipe with Cottage Cheese
Ingredients
- 4 eggs
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
- 2 tbsp avocado oil divided
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 3/4 cup whole wheat pastry flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp sea salt
Instructions
- Add the eggs, cottage cheese, maple syrup, 1 tbsp oil, vanilla extract, and oats into a high-speed blender and blend until smooth. Pour into a bowl and stir in the whole wheat pastry flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add a little oil to the pan. Pour ¼ cup batter for each pancake. Cook for 2-3 minutes, until you see bubbles forming on the top of the pancake, then flip it. Cook another 2-3 minutes to finish cooking the pancakes. Repeat with the remaining batter.
Nutrition
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XO
Heather
1 comment
my kids really like these! I make a double batch and freeze the second one do I have to cook less.