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Stack of fluffy Apple Cinnamon Cottage Cheese Pancakes topped with warm apple slices and cinnamon drizzle.

Apple Cinnamon Cottage Cheese Pancakes for a Cozy Protein Breakfast


  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Description

These fluffy pancakes combine creamy cottage cheese, warm cinnamon, and fresh apple for a protein‐rich breakfast that feels both indulgent and wholesome. Ready in under 30 minutes, they make mornings brighter and more satisfying.


Ingredients

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  • 1 cup whole wheat flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup cottage cheese
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 medium apple grated
  • butter or oil for cooking

  • Instructions

    1. In a bowl whisk together flour baking powder baking soda cinnamon and salt.

    2. In a blender combine cottage cheese eggs applesauce milk maple syrup and vanilla until smooth.

    3. Pour wet mixture into dry ingredients and stir until just combined.

    4. Fold grated apple into the batter.

    5. Heat a nonstick pan over medium heat and grease lightly.

    6. Pour about 1/4 cup batter per pancake into the pan and cook until bubbles form on top.

    7. Flip pancakes and cook until golden and cooked through.

    8. Serve warm with desired toppings such as apple slices maple syrup or Greek yogurt.

    • Prep Time: 10 minutes
    • Cook Time: 15 minutes
    • Category: breakfast
    • Method: pan-fry
    • Cuisine: american

    Nutrition

    • Serving Size: 2 pancakes
    • Calories: 250
    • Sugar: 10
    • Sodium: 350
    • Fat: 8
    • Saturated Fat: 3
    • Unsaturated Fat: 4
    • Trans Fat: 0
    • Carbohydrates: 30
    • Fiber: 4
    • Protein: 18
    • Cholesterol: 100

    Keywords: apple cinnamon pancakes, cottage cheese pancakes, protein breakfast, healthy pancakes, cozy breakfast