Soft, fluffy, protein-packed, and drizzled with warm peanut butter.
Quick Description
Extra-fluffy pancakes made with cottage cheese, eggs, oats, and vanilla protein powder for a high-protein, low-sugar breakfast. Finished with creamy peanut butter and crunchy peanuts.
Servings & Timing
- Servings: 2 (makes 4–6 pancakes)
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
Ingredients List
For the Pancakes
- ½ cup cottage cheese (or Greek yogurt)
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup rolled oats (or ¼ cup oat flour)
- 1 scoop vanilla protein powder
- ½ tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1–2 tbsp milk (only if batter is too thick)
- Pinch of salt
For Topping
- 2 tbsp peanut butter (melted)
- 1–2 tbsp crushed peanuts
- Optional: sugar-free maple syrup
Instructions
Step 1 — Make the Batter
- Add cottage cheese, eggs, oats, protein powder, baking powder, vanilla, and salt into a blender.
- Blend until smooth and thick.
- If too thick → add 1 tbsp milk until pourable.
Step 2 — Cook the Pancakes
- Heat a nonstick pan on medium and lightly grease.
- Pour ¼ cup batter for each pancake.
- Cook 2–3 minutes until bubbles form and edges set.
- Flip and cook 1–2 more minutes until golden.
- Repeat for remaining batter.
Step 3 — Top and Serve
- Stack pancakes on a plate.
- Drizzle with melted peanut butter.
- Sprinkle crushed peanuts on top.
- Add sugar-free syrup for extra sweetness if desired.
Additional Notes
- Oats make the pancakes filling and fiber-rich.
- Cottage cheese increases protein and gives a rich, creamy texture.
- Batter thickens as it sits — thin with 1–2 tbsp milk if needed.
Dietary Info
- High-protein
- Low-sugar
- Gluten-free (if using gluten-free oats)
- Meal-prep friendly
Flavor Tips & Variations
- Add chocolate chips for a dessert-style version.
- Use almond butter instead of peanut butter.
- Add cinnamon for warmth.
- Fold in blueberries for fruity pancakes.
Ingredient Substitutions
- Cottage cheese → Greek yogurt
- Rolled oats → almond flour (⅓ cup)
- Vanilla protein → unflavored with 1 tbsp sweetener
Recipe Variations & Serving Suggestions
- Spread Greek yogurt between each pancake layer.
- Serve with sliced bananas for extra sweetness.
- Eat as post-workout fuel due to high protein + carbs.
Storage & Make-Ahead
- Refrigerate 3 days in an airtight container.
- Freeze up to 2 months (place parchment between pancakes).
- Reheat in microwave or skillet.
