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Gluten-Free Protein Pancakes

Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Yield
3 servings
Level
medium
Protein Pancakes with Cottage Cheese and Oats

High-protein pancakes made by blending oatmeal, cottage cheese, egg whites, and vanilla protein powder into a smooth batter. Cooked on a greased skillet and topped as desired. Quick breakfast option delivering substantial protein from multiple sources in a classic pancake format.

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Method

4 steps
  1. 1

    Blend oatmeal, cottage cheese, vanilla, milk, peanut butter, protein powder, and egg whites until smooth.

  2. 2

    Heat skillet and spray with olive oil or cooking spray.

  3. 3

    Cook batter on skillet like traditional pancakes.

  4. 4

    Top with desired pancake toppings and serve.

Good to Know

Storage

Refrigerate leftover pancakes up to 3 days in airtight container. Freeze up to 2 months.

Make Ahead

Prepare batter up to 1 day ahead; store covered in refrigerator.

Serve With

Top with fresh fruit, Greek yogurt, maple syrup, nuts, or berries.

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Common Mistakes

Watch

Overmix batter to avoid dense pancakes; blend just until combined.

Watch

Use high heat to avoid pancakes cooking unevenly or burning.

Substitutions

Dairy-Free Swaps

cottage cheese→
Greek yogurt1:1dairyprotein

similar texture and tang

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milk→
almond milk1:1dairy-freedairy-free

reduces milk content

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Nut-Free Alternatives

peanut butter→
almond butter1:1nutproteinpeanuts-freeadds dairy

milder flavor

Full guide →

General Alternatives

oatmeal→
rolled oats1:1grain

same ingredient, clarified

Full guide →
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