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3-Ingredient Cottage Cheese Pancakes

3-Ingredient Cottage Cheese Pancakes are made with oats, eggs, and cottage cheese.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American

Ingredients
  

  • ½ cup old-fashioned oats
  • ½ cup cottage cheese
  • 2 large eggs
  • teaspoon kosher salt

Optional Toppings

  • Maple syrup
  • Honey
  • Fruit jam
  • Fresh berries
  • Nut butter

Instructions
 

  • Add oats, cottage cheese, eggs, and kosher salt to a blender.
  • Blend on high speed for about 30 seconds until smooth and fully combined.
  • Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat.
  • Spoon batter onto the skillet using approximately 2 tablespoons per pancake.
  • Leave space between each pancake.
  • Cook for 2–3 minutes until the edges are set and the bottoms are golden brown.
  • Carefully flip using a thin spatula.
  • Cook the second side for another 1–2 minutes until golden.
  • Transfer to a serving plate.
  • Repeat with the remaining batter.
  • Serve warm with maple syrup, jam, honey, or fresh berries.

Notes

  • Full-fat cottage cheese creates the richest texture.
  • Quick oats can be substituted if needed.
  • These pancakes are naturally higher in protein than traditional pancakes.
  • They freeze well for meal prep.