Description
Delightful pumpkin cottage cheese pancakes showcase autumn’s warmth with creamy texture and spiced charm. Protein-packed breakfast treats blend comfort and nutrition, inviting you to savor each delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (240 ml) cottage cheese
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup (120 g) gluten-free all-purpose flour (or regular flour)
- ½ cup (120 ml) pumpkin puree
- 3 tbsps pure maple syrup (plus more for serving)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tbsp (7.5 g) baking powder
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- chocolate chips (optional)
- nuts (optional)
Instructions
- Mixture Preparation: Combine eggs, cottage cheese, pumpkin puree, maple syrup, and vanilla extract in a large bowl, whisking until smooth and creamy.
- Batter Integration: Fold in flour, ground cinnamon, and baking powder, mixing gently to prevent lumps and create a uniform consistency. Optionally incorporate chocolate chips or chopped nuts for added texture and flavor.
- Griddle Preparation: Preheat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium-low heat, lightly coating the surface with butter or cooking oil.
- Pancake Cooking: Ladle batter onto the heated surface, leaving space between each pancake. Allow 3-4 minutes for the first side, watching for bubble formation and dry edges. Flip carefully and cook an additional 2-3 minutes until golden brown.
- Serving: Keep pancakes warm in a low-temperature oven (200°F) if preparing multiple batches. Plate and garnish with maple syrup, additional cinnamon, whipped cream, fresh berries, or chopped nuts for a delightful finish.
Notes
- Prevent Lumpy Batter: Sift dry ingredients or whisk them separately before adding to wet mixture to ensure smooth, lump-free pancake batter.
- Control Cooking Temperature: Maintain medium-low heat to prevent burning and achieve evenly golden-brown pancakes with a tender interior.
- Strategic Batter Pouring: Use a measuring cup or ladle for consistent pancake size and shape, creating uniform cooking and professional-looking results.
- Maximize Flavor Potential: Let batter rest for 5-10 minutes before cooking to allow flour to hydrate and enhance overall taste and texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 198
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 265 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 143 mg