Start your day with a delicious and nutritious twist on breakfast—Cottage Cheese Protein Pancakes! Packed with protein from wholesome ingredients like cottage cheese and eggs, these pancakes are a satisfying way to fuel your morning. A hint of cinnamon adds warmth, while a touch of coconut sugar balances the flavors perfectly. Best of all, this recipe is incredibly easy to make and comes together in no time, making it an ideal choice for busy mornings or a quick post-workout meal. Say goodbye to boring breakfasts and hello to a simple, protein-packed delight!

Ingredients:

• 1 C all purpose flour (or gluten free all purpose flour)
• 3 Tbsp coconut sugar (or maple syrup)
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 4 eggs
• 1 C fat free small curd cottage cheese
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 2 - 4 Tbsp of milk or non-dairy milk 
• butter 

Directions:

1. In a medium bowl, combine flour, sugar, cinnamon, baking powder and salt. Stir to combine
2. Add eggs, cottage cheese, vanilla and milk to the dry mixture in the bowl and mix well with a whisk or handheld mixer.
3. Heat griddle pan over medium/low heat, melt 1 Tbsp butter on the griddle. Drop pancake mix on the griddle to desired size pancake. 
4. Heat pancake mixture on one side until the edges start to appear dry, flip pancake and cook until a golden brown (2-3 minutes).
5. Serve with topped with plain greek yogurt and fruit and nuts or your favorite topping.
6. Enjoy.