Description
Delicious and fluffy pumpkin cottage cheese pancakes that combine the creaminess of cottage cheese with the rich flavor of pumpkin puree and warm spices. Perfect for a cozy breakfast or brunch, these pancakes are lightly sweetened with pure maple syrup and can be customized with your favorite mix-ins like chocolate chips.
Ingredients
Pancake Batter
- 4 eggs
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- ½ cup pumpkin puree
- 3 tablespoons pure maple syrup, plus more for serving
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup gluten-free all purpose flour or regular flour
- ½ tablespoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- Any desired mix-in’s like chocolate chips or anything!
Instructions
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl or blender, combine the eggs, cottage cheese, pumpkin puree, maple syrup, and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Add Dry Ingredients: Stir in the flour, cinnamon, and baking powder until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
- Fold in Mix-ins: Gently fold in any optional ingredients like chocolate chips or nuts for added texture and flavor.
- Preheat Skillet: Warm a large skillet over medium-low heat and add butter or oil to prevent sticking.
- Cook Pancakes: Scoop about ¼ cup of batter per pancake onto the skillet, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Cook each side for 3-5 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
- Serve: Remove pancakes from heat and serve warm with maple syrup and your favorite toppings.
Notes
- Use fresh eggs instead of flax eggs for best texture and flavor.
- For gluten-free pancakes, use gluten-free all purpose flour.
- Adjust cooking time based on your stove to avoid undercooking or burning.
- Feel free to customize with mix-ins such as nuts, chocolate chips, or dried fruit.
- Store leftover pancakes in the refrigerator and reheat in a skillet or toaster.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
