Cottage Cheese Pancakes

From: Jar of Lemons: https://www.jaroflemons.com/cottage-cheese-pancakes/

 

Per Serving: 3 pancakes (using avocado oil, ¼ whole milk)
345 calories; 14 g fat; 152 mg cholesterol; 36 g carbohydrate; 3 g added sugar (not including maple syrup drizzled on top); 16 g protein; 1 g fiber; 484 mg sodium (will vary depending on brand of cottage cheese - low and no sodium options are available); 209 mg potassium | 233 mg calcium

 

Makes: 4 Servings | Prep: 10 minutes | Total Time: 30 minutes

Ingredients:

  • 1 1/4 cup flour (all-purpose or whole wheat)

  • 2 teaspoons baking powder

  • 1 cup plain cottage cheese

  • 3 large eggs

  • 2 Tablespoons milk of choice (or up to 1/4 cup for thinner pancakes)

  • 2 Tablespoons coconut (melted and cooled) - I used avocado oil

  • 1 Tablespoon maple syrup

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Special Equipment:

• Vitamix or any other blender

Directions:

  1. In a large bowl, combine the dry ingredients and whisk.

  2. Add the cottage cheese, eggs, and milk to the blender and blend until smooth.

  3. Add the blended ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir gently.

  4. Stir in the coconut/avocado oil, maple syrup, and vanilla.

  5. Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat, scoop batter into the pan and cook until the edges are dry and bubbles begin to form on the pancake.

  6. Flip the pancake and cook until the top is softened and the pancake is cooked through, about 1-2 minutes

  7. Top with a drizzle of maple syrup, add berries