Apple Cottage Cheese Pancakes
These high-protein pancakes have 23g per serving, they’re naturally sweetened with apple, quick and so easy!
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Keep leftover pancakes in an airtight container in the fridge for 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze them in a single layer, then transfer to a freezer bag or container. When you’re ready to enjoy, simply thaw overnight in the fridge or reheat straight from frozen in the microwave.
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Apple Cottage Cheese Pancakes
Ingredients
- 2 eggs
- 200g cottage cheese
- 1 tsp vanilla extract or paste (optional)
- 100g plain flour (or 50g oats and 50g flour)
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 - 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
- 1 apple, grated (about 120g)
- Butter, for frying
- Topping: icing sugar, maple syrup, or your choice of toppings
Method
- In a large bowl, beat the eggs. Stir in the cottage cheese and vanilla (blend if you prefer a smoother texture).
- Add the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt. Mix until just combined.
- Fold in the grated apple.
- Preheat the oven to a low setting (around 100c) to keep pancakes warm.
- Heat a large frying pan over medium heat and add a little butter.
- Drop spoonfuls of batter into the pan (a cookie scoop works well). Cook 2–3 pancakes at a time, depending on pan size.
- Fry for 2–3 minutes per side, until golden and cooked through.
- Transfer to a plate or baking tray and keep warm in the oven while you finish the batch.
- Serve warm with a dusting of icing sugar, a drizzle of maple syrup, or your favourite toppings.
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