Description
This quick and easy Single Serve Cottage Cheese Pancake recipe delivers a fluffy, protein-packed breakfast in just 7 minutes. Made with simple ingredients like cottage cheese, egg, and flour, it blends effortlessly into a smooth batter and cooks perfectly on the stovetop. Enjoy it warm with butter and maple syrup for a comforting and satisfying start to your day.
Ingredients
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For the Pancake Batter
- 1/4 cup cottage cheese (4% milkfat)
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour (or 2 1/2 tablespoons gluten free all-purpose flour)
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
For Cooking and Serving
- 1/2 tablespoon butter (for frying)
- Maple syrup, for serving
- Additional butter, for serving
Instructions
- Make Batter: In this order, add 1/4 cup cottage cheese, 1 large egg, 2 tablespoons flour, 1/2 teaspoon baking powder, and 1/8 teaspoon salt to a blender. Blend the ingredients until the mixture is smooth and uniform, creating the pancake batter.
- Melt Butter: Heat a nonstick pan over medium-high heat for about one minute. Add 1/2 tablespoon butter to the pan and let it melt completely, coating the bottom to prevent sticking.
- Cook Pancake: Pour all the batter into the pan to form one large, single-serve pancake. Let it cook undisturbed on medium-high heat until bubbles form on the surface, approximately 1 to 2 minutes.
- Flip and Finish: Once bubbles have appeared and the underside is golden brown, flip the pancake carefully. Cook the other side for another 1 to 2 minutes until fully cooked and golden.
- Serve: Transfer the pancake to a plate and serve immediately with butter and maple syrup or your favorite toppings for added flavor and enjoyment.
Notes
- You can substitute all-purpose flour with gluten-free flour if desired to make the recipe gluten-free.
- Ensure the pan is properly heated before adding butter for even cooking and to prevent sticking.
- This recipe makes one large single-serve pancake, but you can divide the batter to make smaller pancakes if preferred.
- Use fresh cottage cheese for the best texture and flavor.
- Adjust cooking time slightly depending on your stovetop heat and pan thickness.
