Description
Indulge in the ultimate fall breakfast with these Pumpkin Cottage Cheese Pancakes! This delightful recipe is quick to prepare and boasts a fluffy, protein-packed texture that’s perfect for cozy mornings. Made with wholesome ingredients like cottage cheese and pumpkin puree, these pancakes are not only delicious but also gluten-free and nut-free. Customize them with your favorite mix-ins for a fun twist that will please everyone at the table. Whether you’re celebrating a special occasion or enjoying a relaxing weekend brunch, these pancakes make every morning feel festive and satisfying.
Ingredients
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- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- ½ cup pumpkin puree
- 3 tablespoons pure maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup gluten-free all-purpose flour
- ½ tablespoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions
- In a large bowl or blender, combine eggs, cottage cheese, pumpkin puree, maple syrup, and vanilla extract. Blend until smooth.
- In another bowl, mix gluten-free flour, baking powder, and cinnamon until just combined.
- Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until no dry flour remains.
- Preheat a skillet over medium-low heat and add butter or oil. Pour about ¼ cup of batter for each pancake.
- Cook for 3-5 minutes on each side until golden brown. Serve warm with maple syrup or your favorite toppings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 pancakes
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 220mg