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Christel OerumBy Christel Oerum on January 30, 2020, Updated October 6, 2020
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Low Carb Cottage Cheese Pancakes

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Low-carb cottage cheese pancakes

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.

Low Carb Cottage Cheese Pancakes filled with sliced strawberries on a plate with a side of peanut butter in a ramekin

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.

Pancake batter in a blender

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.

Golden brown pancake in a pan

Step 6: Serve with berries, sugar-free jam or peanut butter.

Plate with pancakes, strawberries, and 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!

3 pancakes folded around berries

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:

  • Chocolate Protein Pancakes
  • Easy Protein Pancakes
  • Healthy Pumpkin Pancakes

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!

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Low Carb Cottage Cheese Pancakes

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.
Prep Time:5 minutes
Cook Time:5 minutes
Total Time:10 minutes
Author:Christel Oerum
Servings:1
pancakes with berries and peanut butter
4.48 from 76 votes
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Ingredients

  • ½ cup low-fat cottage cheese
  • ¼ cup oats
  • ⅓ cup egg Whites (2 egg whites)
  • 1 tsp. vanilla extract
  • 1 tbsp. Stevia in the raw (only if you want the pancakes to be sweet)
US Customary – Metric

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.

Recipe Notes

This recipe is for 1 serving. Depending on the size of the pancakes, it will yield 1-2 large pancakes or 3-4 smaller pancakes.
Feel free to add any healthy toppings you like! A few of our favorites include sugar-free syrup, sugar-free jam and sliced berries, or a few spoonfuls of peanut butter.
For thicker pancakes with a little more texture, try chopping the oats by hand and whisking the ingredients instead of blending them.
Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. You can reheat gently in a pan or enjoy them cold.

Nutrition Info Per Serving

Nutrition Facts
Low Carb Cottage Cheese Pancakes
Amount Per Serving
Calories 205 Calories from Fat 14
% Daily Value*
Fat 1.5g2%
Saturated Fat 0.2g1%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.5g
Monounsaturated Fat 0.5g
Cholesterol 5mg2%
Sodium 580mg24%
Potassium 349mg10%
Carbohydrates 19g6%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 5.5g6%
Protein 24.5g49%
Vitamin A 200IU4%
Net carbs 17g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cottage cheese pancakes, low-carb pancakes
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Categories: Recipes Tags: Gluten Free, 30 min or less, Breakfast

Christel Oerum

About Christel Oerum

Christel is the founder of Diabetes Strong. She is a Certified Personal Trainer specializing in diabetes. As someone living with type 1 diabetes, Christel is particularly passionate about helping others with diabetes live active healthy lives. She’s a diabetes advocate, public speaker, and author of the popular diabetes book Fit With Diabetes.

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Comments

  1. AvatarSheri Wride says

    January 30, 2021 at 9:54 am

    While the texture isn’t exactly pancake-ish, they are great, and so easy to make.

    Reply
  2. AvatarDana says

    January 22, 2021 at 9:15 am

    These are my favorite pancake. I too with a Greek yogurt/ sugar free maple syrup compote with mixed berries! Yummy

    Reply
  3. AvatarMira says

    June 9, 2020 at 6:27 am

    These were a perfect breakfast for my mom this morning. Fit all criteria for her new nutritional needs. She loved them! Thank you so much for sharing this.

    Reply
  4. AvatarMarjorie says

    May 19, 2020 at 6:09 am

    If I wanted to use whole egg rather than egg whites would you suggest 1 or 2 eggs?

    Reply
    • Christel OerumChristel Oerum says

      May 19, 2020 at 10:45 am

      I would use 2 whole eggs instead

      Reply
  5. AvatarPam Dellea-Giltner says

    March 8, 2020 at 10:48 am

    This has become my go to on Sunday mornings after a double spin class. Some turkey bacon and dollop of Peanut Butter. Yummy!!

    Reply
  6. AvatarCali West says

    January 23, 2020 at 10:04 am

    Lovely 👍 I wasn’t sure about 2 egg whites and no whole egg, but it turned out totally fine. I topped with some Zero pancake syrup. I loved this and at 200 calories, it was more than great! Thank you very much for the recipe! 😀

    Reply
    • Christel OerumChristel Oerum says

      January 23, 2020 at 10:58 am

      So glad you liked it. It’s really one of my favorites too

      Reply
  7. AvatarVicki says

    January 19, 2020 at 12:30 pm

    The absolute best! Super easy recipe, so delicious.

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