High Protein Cottage Cheese Pancakes: The Ultimate School Morning Breakfast for Kids!
Mornings can be hectic, especially when you’re trying to get the kids out the door and to school on time. But what if you could make a delicious, high-protein breakfast that not only fuels their day but is also super quick and easy? These High Protein Pancakes are your new best friend!
Ingredients
- 1 cup quick oats or rolled oats both work fine. (100g)
- 1 cup full-fat cottage cheese (125g)
- 2 large eggs
- 1½ tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon (optional, but adds a nice flavour)
- ½ cup frozen blueberries (or any fruit you like: banana, chopped apple, mixed berries)
Instructions
Step 1: Blend the Batter
- Start by adding all the ingredients (except for the blueberries) into a blender or a smoothie maker. This includes the oats, cottage cheese, eggs, baking powder, vanilla, and cinnamon.
- Blend the mixture for about 1 minute, or until it’s smooth and creamy. If your blender is a bit small (like mine!), you might need to stir the mixture halfway through or use a spoon to help it blend evenly.
Step 2: Add the Fruit,
- Once the batter is nice and smooth, throw in the frozen blueberries (or whatever fruit you’ve chosen) and give the batter a gentle stir to incorporate them. The blueberries will give the pancakes little bursts of sweetness and color.
Step 3: Cook the Pancakes
- Heat a non-stick frying pan over medium heat. Add a little bit of oil (coconut oil or butter works great) to coat the bottom of the pan.
- Once the pan is hot, scoop or spoon the pancake batter onto the pan. Depending on the size you want, you can make small or medium-sized pancakes. I usually make about 8 medium pancakes with this recipe.
- Cook the pancakes until bubbles appear on the surface (about 2 minutes), then flip and cook for another minute or so, until golden brown on both sides.
- Once cooked, transfer the pancakes to a wire rack to cool slightly. This prevents them from getting soggy on the bottom while they’re resting.
Step 5: Serve and Enjoy!
- Serve your high-protein pancakes with your favorite toppings! Here are some ideas:
- A dollop of Greek yoghurt for extra protein and creaminess.
- Sliced banana for natural sweetness.
- A drizzle of nut butter (peanut, almond, or cashew butter).
- Or a touch of maple syrup for the classic pancake experience!
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