Cottage Cheese Pancakes Recipe

• servings: 18 servings
• active time: 10 minutes
• total time: 30 minutes

Ingredients

1 cup almond flour

1/2 cup unflavored whey protein powder

3 tbsp granular sweetener

1 tsp baking powder

1 cup cottage cheese

3 large eggs

30g butter melted

2 tsp lemon zest

1/2 tsp lemon extract (or vanilla extract)

2 to 4 tbsp lemon juice (or almond milk or water)

Butter or oil for the pan

Directions

In a medium bowl, whisk together the almond flour, protein powder, sweetener, baking powder, and xanthan gum. Whisk to combine and break up any clumps.

Combine the cottage cheese and eggs in a blender and blend until smooth. Add the lemon zest and lemon extract and blend briefly again.

Add the flour mixture and blend until well combined. Then add just enough liquid (lemon juice, almond milk, or water) to thin that batter so it's easily scooped onto the griddle.

Preheat a griddle to medium or set a large non-stick skillet over medium-low heat. Brush lightly with butter or oil.

Use about 3 tablespoons of batter for each pancake and spread into a 3 or 4 inch circle. Cook the pancakes until bubbles begin to appear on the tops and the edges are set and dry, 2 to 4 minutes.

Carefully flip the pancakes and continue to cook until golden brown on the second side, another 2 to 4 minutes. Repeat with the remaining batter, adding more butter or oil to the pan as needed.

Nutrition

• Serving Size: 3 pancakes
• Calories: 201 kcal
• Total Fat: 12.6 g
• Saturated Fat: 2.2 g
• Total Carbohydrate: 6.6 g
• Dietary Fiber: 2 g
• Protein: 19.5 g