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Blueberry Cottage Cheese Pancakes Recipe

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Fluffy and protein-packed blueberry cottage cheese pancakes that are quick and easy to make. These pancakes combine the creamy tang of cottage cheese with juicy blueberries for a wholesome and delicious breakfast option that’s perfect for any day of the week.

Ingredients

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Wet Ingredients

  • 1 cup cottage cheese
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 tbsp melted butter or neutral oil (plus more for the pan)

Dry Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tbsp sugar (optional, or to taste)
  • Pinch of salt

Fruit

  • 3/4 cup fresh or frozen blueberries (if frozen, don’t thaw)

Instructions

  1. Whisk the wet ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the cottage cheese, eggs, milk, vanilla extract, and melted butter until mostly smooth. It’s fine if a few curds remain from the cottage cheese. For an extra smooth batter, you can blend the mixture.
  2. Mix the dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, sugar, and salt until well combined.
  3. Combine wet and dry: Add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and gently stir until just combined. Avoid overmixing; some lumps are perfectly fine. Fold the blueberries into the batter carefully.
  4. Let the batter rest (optional): Allow the batter to rest for 5 to 10 minutes to let the flour hydrate and the leavening agents activate for fluffier pancakes.
  5. Cook the pancakes: Heat a nonstick skillet or griddle over medium heat and lightly grease it with butter or oil. Pour about 1/4 cup of batter per pancake onto the hot surface. Cook each pancake for 2 to 3 minutes on each side, until golden brown and cooked through.
  6. Serve: Stack the pancakes and serve warm with your favorite toppings such as maple syrup, fresh fruit, or yogurt.

Notes

  • Do not thaw frozen blueberries before adding them to the batter to prevent color bleeding and sogginess.
  • Resting the batter improves pancake texture by making them fluffier.
  • You can substitute the all-purpose flour with a gluten-free blend if desired, although the original recipe calls for all-purpose flour.
  • For extra smooth pancakes, blend the batter instead of whisking.
  • Use neutral oil if you prefer a lighter flavor instead of butter for cooking.

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