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With these high-protein, low carb cottage cheese pancakes, you can indulge in healthy and delicious pancakes guilt-free! Enjoy them for breakfast, after a workout, or just for a tasty snack.
Whether you’re looking for an easy, healthy, and tasty breakfast, or you’re just really craving pancakes, you have to try these low carb cottage cheese pancakes!
One serving only has 200 calories, plus it includes 27 grams of protein, 18 grams of carbs, and 1 gram of fat… so when I say that these pancakes are healthy, I’m being quite serious.
Cottage cheese and egg whites are great sources of protein, plus the oats provide the slow-digesting carbs you need to keep your energy levels up until your next meal.
So really, these aren’t just “better than regular pancakes.” They actually make a healthy breakfast you could eat every day. It’s one of the recipes I find myself making all the time. And once you give these low carb pancakes a try, I bet you will too!
How to make low carb cottage cheese pancakes
The great thing about this recipe is that it’s just as easy to make as regular pancakes. Simply blend everything to a smooth pancake batter, then fry them up. Easy peasy.
You can see how I make the pancakes in this short video or read the step-by-step instruction below:
Step 1: Pour the cottage cheese and egg whites into the blender first, then add the oats, vanilla extract, and a little stevia.
Step 2: Blend the ingredients until you reach a smooth consistency.
Step 3: Spray a pan with a little cooking spray, then place over medium heat.
Step 4: Once the pan is heated, add the batter. The batter will yield 1-2 large pancakes or 3 smaller pancakes depending on how much you add.
Step 5: Fry each pancake until golden on both sides.
Step 6: Serve with berries, sugar-free jam or peanut butter.
Different ways to enjoy your pancakes
Who doesn’t love a stack of pancakes with some delicious (sugar-free) syrup? However, if you don’t feel like going the traditional route, there are PLENTY of ways you can mix it up!
Our favorite way to enjoy these low carb pancakes is with some sugar-free jam and a few fresh sliced berries. It gives them just the right amount of sweetness.
They are also fantastic topped with a spoonful of peanut butter. Plus, it adds a serving of healthy fat to help keep you full and energized for hours!
If you prefer pancakes that are a little thicker and have more texture, try chopping the oats by hand and whisk everything together instead of blending. This gives you a pancake that feels slightly denser and more filling.
Storage
Any leftovers can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
Once you’re ready to eat them, you can gently reheat the pancakes in a pan. However, they are also great cold if you want to skip that step!
Want more delicious and healthy pancake recipes?
When made with the right ingredients, pancakes can be a great way to start your day! Here are a few other pancake recipes I think you’ll enjoy:
You can also check out this roundup of Diabetes-Friendly Pancake Recipes for even more options!
When you’ve tried this recipe, please don’t forget to let me know how you liked it and rate the recipe in the comments below!
Low Carb Cottage Cheese Pancakes
Ingredients
- ½ cup low-fat cottage cheese
- ¼ cup oats
- ⅓ cup egg Whites, (2 egg whites)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon Stevia in the raw, (only if you want the pancakes to be sweet)
Instructions
- Pour the cottage cheese and egg whites into the blender first, then add the oats, vanilla extract, and a little stevia.
- Blend the ingredients until you reach a smooth consistency.
- Spray a pan with a little cooking spray, then place over medium heat.
- Once the pan is heated, add the batter. Batter will yield 1-2 large pancakes or 3 smaller pancakes depending on how much you add.
- Fry each pancake until golden on both sides.
- Serve with berries, sugar-free jam or peanut butter.
Regina
This looks and sounds delicious! However, you did not indicate how much sodium is in this recipe…I’m salt sensitive and would appreciate the sodium content. Thanks, can’t wait to make them, if the sodium isn’t too high.
Tobias Oerum
Thank you! We have added the sodium content to the nutrition information.
Nancy Squillante
When you say oats, is that oatmeal? Or should I look for “oats”?
Tobias Oerum
Just plain oats. We use what’s called “Old Fashioned Oats”.
Tricia
Can you use Almond flour with this?
Christel Oerum
I am not sure, but I suspect that they will become very dense with almond flour. If you try it, please let me know how it turned out.
Bianca
Hi there
I have decided to make these pancakes with a piece of bacon and a fried egg and using the pancake as a toast substitute ?
Tobias Oerum
Ohh, that sounds good 🙂
Lauren
Love these! I’ve been making a similar recipe and they are so satisfying for a post-workout refuel!
Amélie
ooks very good. How many servings does this recipe make? Is 1 serving = 1 pancake?
Thank you
Christel Oerum
I will usually make 2 or 3 pancakes depending on how big a pan I use.
Amélie
Thank you. And is 1 serving = 1 pancake?
Christel Oerum
No, 1 serving is the entire recipe :-).
Amélie
Love it !! Merci 🙂
Laura
When healthy pancakes taste that good why would you want anything else? I’ve never tried making pancakes with cottage cheese but that’s definitely going on the list. Thanks! 🙂
Sarah
These sounds absolutely amazing! As in…I can’t wait to try a batch tomorrow morning. Thanks so much for sharing! 🙂
Christel Oerum
They are amazing :-). Let me know how yours turn out.
Amanda
I’ve never made cottage cheese pancakes and I’m intrigued by these! The texture looks lovely and so perfect for filling. Will definitely try!
Christel Oerum
They are pretty much the only pancakes I make now. I really like that they are lighter and more fluffy than normal pancakes but heavier than thin crepes.
Christine
I love this healthier version of pancakes and how they can be folded like wraps! I like that there are so many options for toppings too!
Christel Oerum
Yes, there are a lot of healthy topping options and an almost unlimited amount of less healthy ones (believe me, I know 😀 )
Elizabeth
Mmm I’m currently scoffing a batch of these lovely, lovely pancakes! Thank you for the recipe – this will be a regular breakfast in my house from now on!
Christel Oerum
Awesome! Glad you liked them.