Savory Cottage Cheese & Green Onion Protein Pancakes
Savory Cottage Cheese & Green Onion Protein Pancakes are a delicious and nutritious twist on traditional pancakes. These fluffy, protein-packed pancakes combine the creamy richness of cottage cheese with the fresh zing of green onions, resulting in a savory flavor that will delight your taste buds. Quick to prepare and easy to customize with toppings like yogurt or salsa, these pancakes make for a satisfying meal any time of day.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 4 servings (8 pancakes) 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup full-fat cottage cheese
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup chopped green onions
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tbsp olive oil (for cooking)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the cottage cheese, eggs, and chopped green onions until well blended.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and pepper.
- Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and add olive oil.
- Pour about half a cup of batter onto the skillet for each pancake. Cook until bubbles form (about 2 minutes), then flip and cook until golden brown on both sides.
- Serve warm with your favorite toppings.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 pancakes (150g)
- Calories: 285
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 395mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Substitute green onions with chives or add grated cheese for extra flavor. For added nutrition, consider incorporating diced bell peppers or herbs like dill. Store leftover pancakes in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days or freeze for longer storage.