Easy Cottage Cheese Pancake for One
A fluffy and protein-packed pancake made with cottage cheese and oats, perfect for a quick breakfast.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup cottage cheese
- 1/2 cup oats
- 1 egg
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- Salt to taste
- Butter or oil for cooking
Instructions
- Mix the Batter: In a mixing bowl, combine the cottage cheese, oats, egg, baking powder, and salt. Use a fork to mash the cottage cheese slightly, blending all the ingredients together.
- Heat the Skillet: Place a non-stick skillet over medium heat and add butter or oil as it heats up.
- Cook the Pancake: Pour half of your batter into the skillet and gently spread it into a round shape. Cook for 2-3 minutes until the edges look set and bubbles form on top.
- Flip and Finish: Carefully flip the pancake and cook for another 1-2 minutes until golden brown. Repeat with the remaining batter.
- Serve: Transfer your pancake(s) onto a plate and stack them high. Top with fresh fruit, syrup, or yogurt.
Notes
Feel free to experiment with different toppings and mix-ins for a personalized pancake experience.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pancake
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 130mg
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