High-protein cottage cheese pancakes for breakfast

High-protein cottage cheese pancakes for breakfast: moist pancakes with cottage cheese, eggs, oats, cinnamon and maple syrup – mild, satisfying and quick to make.

At a glance

• Serves 2
• Prep time: 10 min
• Cooking time: 10 min
• Total time: 20 min
• Calories: 340 kcal per serving
• Protein: 32 g
• Fat: 8 g
• Carbs: 36 g

Ingredients

• 2 organic eggs
• 60 g oats
• 200 g cottage cheese
• Coconut oil for frying
• 2 tbsp dark maple syrup
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• Pinch of cinnamon

Method

You’ll need: frying pan · blender · spatula

1. Put the cottage cheese, eggs, oats, maple syrup, baking powder, vanilla extract and cinnamon in a blender.
2. Blend briefly to a smooth batter. If it's too thick, leave it to stand for a moment and blend again.
3. Heat a frying pan over a medium heat and grease it with a little coconut oil.
4. Add small portions of batter and cook them slowly until the underside is golden brown and bubbles appear on top.
5. Carefully flip the pancakes and cook the second side until they're cooked through and risen.
6. Serve warm, with a little maple syrup and berries if you like.

Good to know

These pancakes are uncomplicated and really easy to fit into everyday life. Golden brown outside, soft inside – simply a good idea in the morning.

Swaps

Cottage cheese → skyr (similar protein, smoother batter) Maple syrup → mashed banana or apple purée (fruit instead of syrup, natural sweetness) Coconut oil → butter or ghee (good for frying) Backin → cream of tartar baking powder (similar rise)

Allergens

Contains milk, egg and oats (gluten unless certified gluten-free); usually suitable for children if the texture and sweetness suit them, and fine during pregnancy with pasteurised cottage cheese and well-cooked pancakes. Contains: gluten (oats).

Frequently asked questions

Does cottage cheese contain lactose?

Yes, cottage cheese contains lactose, though usually a moderate amount. If dairy doesn't agree with you, keep that in mind.

What's in oats nutritionally?

Oats contain fibre, including beta-glucans, as well as manganese, magnesium, iron and some plant protein. The exact amounts vary with processing.

Why are eggs more than just a binder in this recipe?

Eggs contain vitamin B12, selenium, iodine and choline, among others. Choline is interesting because many breakfasts contain rather little of it.

Is maple syrup better than sugar?

Compared with refined sugar, maple syrup contains small amounts of minerals such as manganese and zinc. But maple syrup is still a sweetener, so use it for flavour rather than in large amounts.

Does cinnamon add anything nutritionally?

Cinnamon contains aromatic plant compounds and has been used in cooking for a very long time. Here it's mainly there as a spice for flavour.