Description
A quick and easy single-serve cottage cheese pancake that’s fluffy, protein-rich, and perfect for a wholesome breakfast. Made with simple ingredients, blended to perfection, and cooked in a skillet with butter for a golden, buttery finish. Serve warm with maple syrup and extra butter for a delicious treat.
Ingredients
For the Pancake Batter
- 1/4 cup cottage cheese (4% milkfat)
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour (or 2 1/2 tablespoons gluten free all-purpose flour)
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
For Cooking and Serving
- 1/2 tablespoon butter (for frying)
- Maple syrup (for serving)
- Butter (for serving)
Instructions
- Make Batter: Add cottage cheese, egg, flour, baking powder, and salt to a blender in this order and blend until smooth to create a well-mixed pancake batter.
- Melt Butter: Heat a nonstick pan over medium-high heat for about a minute, then add the butter and allow it to melt completely, coating the pan surface.
- Cook Pancake: Pour all the batter into the pan to make one large pancake. This single-serve approach creates a thick, buttery pancake perfect for one person.
- Flip and Finish: Cook until bubbles form on the surface, about 1-2 minutes. Check that the bottom is golden brown, then carefully flip the pancake and cook for another 1-2 minutes until cooked through and golden on both sides.
- Serve: Plate the pancake and top with butter and maple syrup, or any other preferred toppings, to enjoy warm and delicious.
Notes
- You can substitute all-purpose flour with gluten free all-purpose flour for a gluten-free version.
- Use a good quality nonstick pan for easy flipping and to prevent sticking.
- If you like your pancake fluffier, do not over-blend the batter.
- Adjust heat as needed to avoid burning the butter or pancake bottom.
- This recipe is easily doubled if cooking for more than one person but is designed for a single large pancake.
