Description
Start your day with a nutritious boost with these incredible Pumpkin Cottage Cheese Pancakes. Combining the cozy spice of autumn pumpkin with the creamy texture of cottage cheese, this recipe delivers a fluffy, high-protein breakfast that tastes like a decadent treat. Perfect for meal-prepping or a cozy weekend brunch, these pancakes are light, airy, and satisfy those fall cravings. They are a healthy, kid-friendly morning staple that brings a touch of harvest magic to your kitchen table without any guilt.
Ingredients
1 cup cottage cheese (blended until smooth)
1 cup rolled oats or oat flour
1/2 cup pumpkin purée
2 large eggs
1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Optional: A sprinkle of crispy chicken strips for a savory crunch
Instructions
In a blender, combine the cottage cheese, oats, pumpkin, eggs, spices, and baking powder.
Pulse until the batter is smooth and well-incorporated.
Warm a non-stick skillet over medium-low heat and add a light coating of oil or cooking spray.
Pour 1/4 cup of batter per pancake onto the skillet.
Cook for 3–4 minutes until bubbles appear on the surface.
Flip and cook the other side for another 2 minutes until golden brown.
Plate immediately and serve warm with syrup or Greek yogurt.
Notes
Storage: Keep leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in a toaster or microwave.
Texture tip: For extra fluffiness, separate the egg whites, beat them until stiff, and fold them into the batter last.
Variations: Fold in a handful of dark chocolate chips or nuts for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 15
- Category: Recipes
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 pancakes
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 110mg