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Homemade Protein Pancakes with Cottage Cheese

If you’ve ever woken up craving pancakes but wanted something that doesn’t weigh you down, these Homemade Protein Pancakes are going to be your new best friend. I love that they feel indulgent without tipping me into a food coma, and they’ve become my go-to for weekends when I want a stack that actually fuels me instead of just putting me back to sleep. The secret here is cottage cheese. I know, cottage cheese doesn’t usually make people cheer, but trust me, once it’s blended in with eggs and a touch of flour, it turns into the fluffiest little pancakes. They have that golden edge we all chase, a tender bite, and they’re packed with protein that makes me feel like I’ve made a good choice for once. What I really enjoy about these is their versatility. I’ve made them as Low Calorie Protein Pancakes when I’m trying to keep things light, and they double as Easy Protein Pancakes when my morning brain can barely measure flour. Friends who do Keto Protein Pancakes love that they’re Protein Pancakes Low Carb friendly, and when my niece visits, we make them into fun Mini Pancakes so she can stack them as high as her little hands allow. It’s the kind of recipe that fits into almost anyone’s kitchen routine.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Keywords: Easy Protein Pancakes, homemade protein pancakes, Keto Protein Pancakes, Low Calorie Protein Pancakes, Mini Pancakes, Protein Pancakes Low Carb
Servings: 4 servings
Author: Elena

Ingredients

  • 1 cup cottage cheese
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour (or almond flour for low carb)
  • 1 tbsp sugar (optional)
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • Pinch of salt
  • Butter or oil for cooking

Instructions

  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together cottage cheese and eggs until smooth.
  2. Stir in the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt until just combined. Don’t overmix.
  3. Heat a skillet over medium heat with a little butter or oil.
  4. Pour about 1/4 cup of batter for each pancake. Cook until bubbles form on top and the edges look set, about 2–3 minutes.
  5. Flip and cook for another 1–2 minutes until golden brown.
  6. Serve warm with your favorite toppings—berries, honey, or even a spoonful of Greek yogurt.