High-Protein Cottage Cheese Oat Pancakes

Ingredients

Ingredients

• 2 cups cottage cheese
• 4 unit large eggs
• 1 cup egg whites
• 2 cups oat flour
• 3 tbsp sugar
• 1 tbsp vanilla extract
• 0.5 tsp sea salt
• 1 tbsp olive oil

Instructions

1. Place the cottage cheese into a blender and pulse until completely smooth to ensure a creamy texture.
2. Add the eggs, egg whites, oat flour, sugar, vanilla extract, and sea salt to the blender.
3. Blend the mixture on medium speed until well combined and smooth.
4. Let the batter rest for 5 to 10 minutes to allow the oat flour to hydrate and thicken slightly.
5. Heat a non-stick griddle or large skillet over medium-low heat and lightly grease with olive oil.
6. Pour 1/4 cup portions of batter onto the hot griddle for each pancake.
7. Cook until bubbles form on the surface and the edges look set, about 3 to 4 minutes.
8. Flip the pancakes carefully and cook for another 2 to 3 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
9. Repeat with the remaining batter, keeping finished pancakes warm in a low oven if necessary.

Notes

For a smoother texture, use small-curd cottage cheese. If you are bulking, serve these with a generous drizzle of maple syrup or a side of nut butter to increase your caloric intake.