🥞 Flourless Cottage Cheese Pancakes
High Protein • Fluffy • Low Carb Friendly
These pancakes are soft inside, lightly golden outside, and packed with protein—no flour needed.
⏱️ Time
Prep: 5 minutes
Cook: 8–10 minutes
Total: ~15 minutes
🍽️ Yield
6–8 small pancakes (1–2 servings)
🧾 Ingredients
1 cup full-fat cottage cheese
2 large eggs
2 tablespoons cornstarch or arrowroot powder
(for keto/low-carb: use 1 tbsp coconut flour instead)½ teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
1–2 teaspoons sweetener of choice (optional)
Pinch of salt
Butter or avocado oil for cooking
🔪 Instructions
Blend for Smoothness
Add cottage cheese and eggs to a blender or food processor. Blend until completely smooth (no curds).Add Dry Ingredients
Add cornstarch, baking powder, salt, vanilla, and sweetener. Blend briefly until just combined.Rest the Batter
Let batter rest 2–3 minutes to thicken slightly.Heat the Pan
Heat a non-stick skillet over medium-low heat. Lightly grease.Cook the Pancakes
Pour 2–3 tablespoons batter per pancake.
Cook 2–3 minutes until bubbles form and edges look set.
Flip carefully and cook 1–2 minutes until golden.Serve Warm
Serve immediately with toppings of choice.
🍓 Healthy Topping Ideas
Greek yogurt + berries
Sugar-free syrup
Almond butter or peanut butter
Fresh fruit & honey (non–low-carb)
🧠 Nutrition (Approx. per serving)
Calories: ~180
Protein: ~18–22g
Carbs: ~6–8g (lower with coconut flour)
Fat: ~7g
❓ Q & A – Common Questions
Q: Why blend the cottage cheese?
A: Blending removes curds, giving you smooth, fluffy pancakes instead of lumpy ones.
Q: Can I make these without cornstarch?
A: Yes. Sub options:
Coconut flour (1 tbsp) – low carb
Oat flour (2 tbsp) – higher carbs
Protein powder (1 scoop, unflavored)
Q: Are these keto-friendly?
A: Use coconut flour and a keto sweetener to keep carbs very low.
Q: Why are my pancakes falling apart?
A: Common reasons:
Heat too high
Batter too thin
Flipped too early
Let them fully set before flipping.
Q: Can I make them savory?
A: Absolutely! Skip sweetener and vanilla. Add:
Salt & pepper
Chives or green onions
Grated cheese
Q: Can I store or freeze them?
A: Yes.
Fridge: Up to 3 days
Freezer: Up to 1 month
Reheat in a skillet or toaster oven for best texture.
Q: Can I add protein powder?
A: Yes—add ½ to 1 scoop and thin batter slightly with milk if needed.
