Description
Delightful pumpkin cottage cheese pancakes blend autumn’s warmth with creamy protein-packed goodness. Light, fluffy breakfast magic awaits when you whip up these simple yet irresistible morning treats that celebrate seasonal comfort.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup (240 ml) pumpkin puree
- 1 cup (225 g) cottage cheese
- 2 large eggs
Flour and Leavening:
- 1/2 cup (60 g) oat flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
Spices and Seasonings:
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) maple syrup (optional)
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) vanilla extract
Cooking Fat:
- Coconut oil or butter for cooking
Instructions
- Whisk pumpkin puree, cottage cheese, and eggs in a mixing bowl until achieving a silky, uniform consistency.
- Incorporate oat flour, baking powder, aromatic spices (cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger), salt, maple syrup, and vanilla extract. Gently fold ingredients until just blended, avoiding overmixing.
- Preheat a non-stick skillet over medium heat, lightly coating surface with coconut oil or butter to prevent sticking.
- Pour approximately 1/4 cup batter for each pancake, creating uniform circular shapes on the heated skillet.
- Cook pancakes for 2-3 minutes until bubbles form on the surface and edges appear slightly dry, indicating readiness to flip.
- Carefully turn pancakes and cook an additional 1-2 minutes, ensuring golden-brown coloration and complete interior cooking.
- Repeat process with remaining batter, adding minimal oil between batches to maintain skillet’s non-stick surface.
- Transfer warm pancakes to serving plates, garnishing with classic accompaniments like maple syrup, fresh seasonal fruits, or a creamy yogurt dollop.
Notes
- Boost protein content by using cottage cheese, making these pancakes a nutritious breakfast option.
- Customize spice levels by adjusting cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger to suit personal taste preferences.
- Ensure pancakes remain fluffy by avoiding overmixing the batter, which can develop tough gluten strands.
- Create gluten-free version by substituting oat flour with almond or coconut flour for those with dietary restrictions.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 4 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg