Protein-packed and freezer-friendly, these Cottage Cheese Pancakes are the perfect slow morning breakfast or quick grab-and-go snack. With only six ingredients, these make-ahead pancakes will be ready in less than 30 minutes. That means extra time for you, extra protein for your household, and all the joy of this comfort food that the whole family will love.
We all dream of those movie-esque Saturday mornings with sleepy smiles and hot coffee and full pancake breakfasts… but then we have birthday parties to get to, grocery runs to complete, lawns to mow, and so much more. And at that point, who has the time? Well, you do. With these Cottage Cheese Pancakes ready to pop in the toaster and serve, you can enjoy the nostalgic family fun, without the stress. In less than 5 minutes flat, everyone will be slurping up syrupy goodness and getting extra protein in their diet.
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Cottage Cheese Pancakes
Ingredients:
1 1/2 cups cottage cheese
4 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1 cup flour
2 Tbsp. sugar
1 Tbsp. baking powder
Assembly instructions:
Mix cottage cheese, eggs, and vanilla in blender. In a bowl, mix together the flour, sugar, and baking powder and then stir the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until just combined.
Add some oil or cooking spray to a skillet or griddle on medium-low heat and add about 1/4 cup of pancake batter. Flip when edges are dry or bubbles begin to form. Once cooked, lay in single layer on baking sheet. Freeze. When fully frozen, transfer to a large freezer bag, seal, and freeze.
Serving instructions:
Reheat in the toaster. Serve with syrup or fruit.
Cottage Cheese Pancake Suggestions:
These Cottage Cheese Pancakes are built to work for your schedule, your preferences, and your dietary goals. No matter when you eat them or what you eat with them, you’ll always want a bag on hand to customize to your liking:
Go sweet. Soft melted butter, delectable maple syrup, colourful berry mixtures, caramelized bananas, peanut butter, Nutella, whipped cream, chocolate drizzle, powdered sugar… We could go on and on, but you get the point. Whatever your go-to sweet pancake topping, these Cottage Cheese Pancakes are sure to pair well with it.
Team savoury: If sugary goodness isn’t the avenue you’d go, scramble up a few eggs, fry some breakfast sausage or bacon, or toast a few hashbrowns, and you’ll have the savoury feast of your dreams.
Hitting your protein goals. Cottage cheese has been the talk of the town over the past couple of years due to its high protein content. Packed with cottage cheese, these pancakes are here to help you hit your protein goals. Keeping a bag of them on hand means grab-and-go, protein-dense snacks that you’ll actually enjoy.
Big group breakfasts. Beyond personal protein goals, these pancakes make the perfect main dish for big family, friend, or neighbourhood breakfasts. Serve with a variety of toppings and a few of your favourite breakfast sides (eggs and bacon are our go-to!) and you’re sure to have a crowd of satisfied people asking for the recipe.
Do Cottage Cheese Pancakes Taste Good Though?
In case you’re skeptical about the taste of cottage cheese pancakes, I thought I would share some feedback from one of our Club members, Catherine.
So so soooo good !!!
Other Make-Ahead Breakfasts
When people think freezer meals, breakfasts are often overlooked. But at Freezer Meals 101, we simply love the extra time to slowly wake up, enjoy a hot beverage, and just be that make-ahead breakfasts provide. If you love that extra time too, be sure to check out our 5-star rated Breakfast Sliders, cheesy Breakfast Quesadillas, on-the-go Apple Cinnamon Energy Balls, and always-popular Cottage Cheese Egg Bites.
Mix cottage cheese, eggs, and vanilla in blender. In a bowl, mix together the flour, sugar, and baking powder and then stir the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until just combined.
Add some oil or cooking spray to a skillet or griddle on medium-low heat and add about 1/4 cup of pancake batter. Flip when edges are dry or bubbles begin to form. Once cooked, lay in single layer on baking sheet. Freeze. When fully frozen, transfer to a large freezer bag, seal, and freeze.
