Description
Indulge in the flavors of fall with these delightful Pumpkin Cottage Cheese Pancakes. Perfectly fluffy and packed with protein, they make for a nutritious breakfast option that caters to various dietary needs. With the warm taste of pumpkin puree and simple ingredients like cottage cheese and eggs, these pancakes are not only easy to prepare but also versatile. Customize them with your favorite mix-ins or toppings for a delicious meal that everyone will love. Whether you’re enjoying a cozy weekend brunch or need a quick breakfast on busy mornings, these pumpkin pancakes are sure to impress.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 eggs
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- ½ cup pumpkin puree
- 3 tablespoons pure maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup gluten-free all-purpose flour (or regular flour)
- ½ tablespoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions
- In a large bowl or blender, combine eggs, cottage cheese, pumpkin puree, maple syrup, and vanilla until well mixed.
- Gradually add flour, baking powder, and cinnamon; mix until just combined.
- If desired, fold in any mix-ins such as chocolate chips.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-low heat and grease with butter or oil.
- Pour about ¼ cup of batter onto the skillet for each pancake, leaving space between them.
- Cook for 3-5 minutes until bubbles form, then flip and cook for another 3-5 minutes until golden brown.
- Serve warm with maple syrup and your choice of toppings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast & Brunch
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 pancakes (approx. 150g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 180mg