Fluffy Cottage Cheese Oat Pancakes

Ingredients

• 1 cup cottage cheese
• 1 cup rolled oats
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
• ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
• Pinch of salt
• Butter or oil for cooking

Instructions

1. Add the cottage cheese, rolled oats, eggs, baking powder, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt to a blender.
2. Blend until the batter is smooth and creamy.
3. Let the batter rest for 5 minutes so the oats can absorb some of the moisture.
4. Heat a lightly greased non-stick skillet over medium-low heat.
5. Pour about ¼ cup of batter for each pancake.
6. Cook for 2–3 minutes, until bubbles appear on the surface.
7. Flip and cook for another 2–3 minutes, until golden brown and cooked through.
8. Serve warm.

Optional Toppings

• Maple syrup or honey
• Fresh berries
• Sliced banana
• Greek yogurt
• Chopped nuts
• Nut butter

Yield

Makes 8–10 small pancakes (about 3–4 servings).