Description
These Pumpkin Cottage Cheese Pancakes are a delightful combination of fluffy texture and warm flavors. Perfect for a cozy breakfast or brunch, they are packed with protein and can be customized with your favorite mix-ins.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 eggs
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- ½ cup pumpkin puree
- 3 tablespoons pure maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup gluten-free all purpose flour or regular flour
- ½ tablespoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- any desired mix-in’s like chocolate chips
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, cottage cheese, pumpkin puree, maple syrup, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- In another bowl, mix the flour, baking powder, and cinnamon together.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined. If desired, fold in any mix-ins like chocolate chips.
- Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and pour about ¼ cup of batter for each pancake. Cook until bubbles form on the surface, then flip and cook until golden brown on the other side.
- Serve warm with additional maple syrup drizzled on top.
Notes
For a dairy-free option, try using a plant-based cottage cheese alternative. Adjust the thickness of the batter by adding more or less flour based on your preference.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2–3 pancakes
- Calories: 245 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 390 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 195 mg
Keywords: Pumpkin Cottage Cheese Pancakes, Pancakes, Pumpkin Recipes, Healthy Breakfast, Gluten-Free Pancakes