Savory Cottage Cheese & Green Onion Protein Pancakes
Savory Cottage Cheese & Green Onion Protein Pancakes are a delightful twist on your traditional breakfast. These fluffy pancakes blend protein-rich cottage cheese with the fresh crunch of green onions, offering a unique flavor that’s both satisfying and nutritious. Perfect for a leisurely brunch or as a quick weekday breakfast, they can be topped with everything from sour cream to avocado. Get ready for an elevated pancake experience that will leave your taste buds craving more!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 4 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup large-curd cottage cheese
- 2 finely chopped green onions
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together cottage cheese and eggs until smooth.
- In another bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually mix dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined; do not overmix.
- Gently fold in the green onions.
- Preheat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and lightly grease it.
- Pour ½ cup of batter onto the skillet for each pancake. Cook until bubbles form (about 3-4 minutes), then flip and cook until golden brown (2-3 minutes).
- Serve warm with your choice of toppings.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pancake (75g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 70mg