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Simple Ingredients makes these Cottage Cheese Pancakes so delicious. These pancakes are soft, fluffy and packed with protein!

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If you have tried any of our cottage recipes such as Cottage Cheese Queso, Cottage Cheese Ranch Dip, Cottage Cheese Flatbread, Cottage Cheese Smoothie, Cottage Cheese Cake, Cottage Cheese Buffalo Chicken Dip and Cottage Potatoes then you must make these Pancakes. My entire family loved them because of their fluffy texture and amazing taste.

Makes these for a weekday morning breakfast or for your next brunch. You will not be disappointed!

Why You’ll Love These Pancakes

  • Packed with Protein – These cottage cheese protein pancakes are made with over 20 grams of protein.
  • Flavor – You will love the soft texture and the light and creamy center.
  • Simple Ingredients – These pancakes are made with pantry ingredients. You can adjust the ingredients to what you prefer and add your favorite toppings.
  • Kid Approved – My entire family loved these pancakes and now request them over my Classic Pancake Waffle Mix. For a gluten-free option, try Gluten Free Pancake Recipe.

Ingredients

A flat lay of baking ingredients on a white surface, perfect for Cottage Cheese Pancakes: two eggs in a small dish, cottage cheese, flour, milk, sugar, vanilla extract, and baking powder—everything you need for a delicious pancake recipe.
  • All Purpose Flour  – You can substitute with whole wheat flour
  • Baking Powder – Gives the pancakes a fluffy texture
  • Cottage Cheese – For the best flavor, we recommend using full fat cottage cheese. You can use large curd or small curd cottage cheese
  • Eggs – Binds the ingredients together
  • Granulated Sugar – Adds a hint of sweetness
  • Vanilla Extract – Use pure vanilla extract for the best flavor
  • Milk – You can use almond milk or heavy cream instead of the milk in this recipe.  
  • Maple Syrup – Optional topping when serving

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How to Make Cottage Cheese Pancakes 

A clear glass bowl filled with flour sits on a white surface next to a metal whisk and a red and white striped kitchen towel—perfect for preparing batter for delicious cottage cheese pancakes.

Step 1 – Stir the flour and baking powder together in a large bowl. Set aside. 

A food processor bowl with eggs, cottage cheese, sugar, and vanilla extract inside—perfect for making cottage cheese pancakes—is viewed from above. A red and white striped kitchen towel rests beside the bowl on a white surface.

Step 2 – Add the cottage cheese, eggs, sugar and vanilla extract to a blender or food processor.  Blend until fully combined and smooth. 

A glass bowl of flour on a white surface, with yellow batter for a Cottage Cheese Pancakes recipe being poured in from a food processor. A pink and white striped cloth sits beside the bowl.

Step 3 – Pour this wet ingredients mixture into the dry ingredients mixture and whisk until combined.  

A hand holds a small glass cup of milk above a clear bowl filled with yellow cottage cheese pancake batter, being stirred with a wooden spoon. A pink and white striped cloth rests nearby on the white surface.

Step 4 – Slowly add in the milk until the batter is an easy pourable consistency. 

An electric griddle with six cottage cheese pancakes cooking on it, next to a red and white striped kitchen towel on a light surface.

Step 5 – Preheat a griddle or large skillet over medium heat.  Spray with a non-stick spray. Scoop the batter with a ¼ cup measuring cup and pour the mixture onto the pan in a circle shape. The batter will be thick.  You may have to work in batches to cook the remaining batter.

A plate of cottage cheese pancakes topped with butter, blueberries, and raspberries sits on a table next to another stack and a bowl of fresh berries. A red-striped napkin and gold fork complete this healthy pancakes scene.

Step 6 – Cook the pancakes until bubbles start to form in the top of the batter and the edges of the pancakes start to set. Flip the pancakes and cook the second side for approximately 2-3 more minutes until fully cooked through and are golden-brown. Serve warm topped with maple syrup and enjoy! 

Expert Tips

  • Serving Size – This recipe makes approximately 6-8 pancakes.  
  • Pancake Consistency – You may or may not need all the milk in this recipe. Watch the batter closely when it’s added in and just stir until it’s an easy pourable consistency. 
  • Prepare Griddle – To easily flip the pancakes, make sure to grease the skillet that you are using. If you are needing a new griddle, check out these Best Pancake Griddles.
  • Cooking Pancakes – We recommend cooking pancakes on medium-low heat so you do not burn the pancakes. Wait until pancake batter starts to bubble before flipping pancakes.

Pancake Toppings and Mix-In Ideas

These Cottage Cheese Pancakes are even better with your favorite toppings or mix-ins. Here are some of our favorites.

  • Maple Syrup – We recommend using pure maple syrup for the best flavor.
  • Fruit – For a pop of color and flavor, top the pancakes with your favorite fruit such as fresh berries. We love the addition of blueberries, raspberries and strawberries. We have even topped with slice bananas for delicious flavor.
  • Additions – We love to add in mini chocolate chips or chopped nuts such as pecans, walnuts or almonds.
  • Sauce – Drizzle the top of the pancakes with melted nut butters such as peanut butter or almond butter. We have even drizzled caramel sauce for even more flavor.
A stack of healthy pancakes, topped with blueberries and raspberries, has a section cut out and syrup poured over. A fork rests on the plate, while a cup, a small jug, and a bowl of berries complete this delicious cottage cheese pancakes scene.

What to Serve with Cottage Cheese Pancakes?

These high protein pancakes are perfect to serve with all your favorite side dish recipes. These are some of our favorites.

Frequently Asked Questions

What Does Cottage Cheese Pancakes Taste Like?

Cottage Cheese Pancakes have a slight sweet with a hint of tangy and cheesy flavor. They are made with a soft, tender texture with a crispy edges.

How to Store Leftover Pancakes

Store any leftover pancakes in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.

Can I Freeze Pancakes?

Yes, you can freeze pancakes. Once the pancakes have cooled to room temperature place in a freezer safe container for up to 3 months. Thaw in the fridge when ready to reheat. For more tips, see Can You Freeze Pancakes.

How to Reheat Pancakes

Reheat the leftovers in the microwave for about 1 minute. You can also reheat in the toaster oven.

A plate of cottage cheese pancakes topped with butter, blueberries, and raspberries sits on a table next to another stack and a bowl of fresh berries. A red-striped napkin and gold fork complete this healthy pancakes scene.

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Cottage Cheese Pancakes

4.97 from 30 votes
Simple Ingredients makes these Cottage Cheese Pancakes so delicious. These pancakes are soft, fluffy and packed with protein!
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 2
Cuisine American
Course Breakfast
Calories 318

Ingredients

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Instructions

  • Stir the flour and baking powder together in a large mixing bowl. Set aside.
  • Add the cottage cheese, eggs, sugar and vanilla extract to a blender or food processor.  Blend until fully combined and smooth.
  • Pour this mixture into the flour mixture and stir until combined.
  • Slowly add in the milk until the batter is an easy pourable consistency.
  • Preheat a griddle or large skillet over medium heat.  Spray with a non-stick spray.
  • Scoop the batter with a ¼ cup measuring cup and pour the mixture onto the pan in a circle shape. The batter will be thick.
  • Cook the pancakes until bubbles start to form in the top of the batter and the edges of the pancakes start to set.
  • Flip the pancakes and cook the other side for approximately 2-3 more minutes until fully cooked through.
  • Serve warm topped with maple syrup and enjoy!

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Recipe Notes

This recipe makes approximately 6-8 pancakes.   
You may or may not need all the milk in this recipe. Watch the batter closely when it’s added in and just stir until it’s an easy pourable consistency.  Also, you can use almond milk or heavy cream instead of the milk in this recipe.  
Refrigerate any leftover pancakes in an airtight container for up to 1 week or freeze in a freezer bag for up to 3 months.

Nutrition Facts

Calories 318kcal, Carbohydrates 35g, Protein 21g, Fat 10g, Saturated Fat 4g, Polyunsaturated Fat 1g, Monounsaturated Fat 3g, Trans Fat 0.01g, Cholesterol 183mg, Sodium 612mg, Potassium 229mg, Fiber 1g, Sugar 10g, Vitamin A 409IU, Calcium 253mg, Iron 3mg

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Hi, I’m Carrie Barnard — a professional food blogger with over 14 years of experience helping busy families make dinner fast, easy, and affordable.

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  1. Joyce Moreno says:

    5 stars
    I just made this for me and my husband. I didn’t tell him about the cottage cheese till after we ate. He loved them! He was surprised about the cottage cheese(which he would never knowingly eat). This will be my go to recipe now. Thanks!

    1. Kathy - Eating on a Dime Team says:

      Joyce – Wow! That’s a huge compliment. Thanks for sharing.

  2. Debbie A Lewandowski says:

    5 stars
    I absolutely LOVE Cottage cheese.
    My dad ate it at breakfast a lot.
    He would pour gobs of syrup on it..lol
    As a child I didn’t like it.
    But as an adult, I usually have a big container
    of it in my frig.
    I plan to try all these three recipes.
    Especially the pancake one, since I love pancakes too.

    1. Kathy - Eating on a Dime Team says:

      Debbie – I love cottage cheese too. Hope you enjoy the recipes.

  3. Tara says:

    5 stars
    Yummo pancakes! What’s not to love! Maple syrup on the side please!

    1. Kathy - Eating on a Dime Team says:

      Tara – Yay! So glad you enjoyed it.

  4. Valerie says:

    5 stars
    They sound amazing

  5. Jessica says:

    5 stars
    I didn’t think I would get away with it… Putting cottage cheese in pancakes. Tonight I told my 14 and 16-year-old boys that we were going to try a new recipe for pancakes and asked each of them if they wanted any add-ins. One chose bananas the other chose chocolate chips… Neither choice was a surprise. Pancakes were served, devoured (fyi I made a double batch) and then I was told to put it in as a staple item every week. That’s pretty high praise from two teenagers.

    1. Kathy - Eating on a Dime Team says:

      Jessica – Wow! They passed the teen test. That is impressive. Thanks for letting us know.

  6. Rita says:

    5 stars
    Wonderful pancakes. My mother in law used to make cottage cheese muffins. Cottage cheese adds such a nice richness to many recipes.

    1. Kathy - Eating on a Dime Team says:

      Rita – The muffins sound delicious. So glad you tried the pancakes and enjoyed!

  7. Barbara ADKISON says:

    5 stars
    My 5 year old granddaughter loved these.

  8. Stella D says:

    Love this recipe and a great way to get more protein in.

    1. Kathy - Eating on a Dime Team says:

      Stella – Wonderful to hear you loved it! It is such an easy and tasty way to sneak in the protein!

  9. Gail says:

    These cottage pancakes were SO good. My son who does not like cottage cheese had no idea what was in the pancakes. I never told him. Just asked him if he liked it and he said these were the best pancakes I have ever made.

    1. Kathy - Eating on a Dime Team says:

      Gail – Wow! That’s awesome! Thanks for sharing.

  10. DeniseNc says:

    5 stars
    I’ve never been a big fan of pancakes as they are too sweet and the carbs throws my sugars off. Not these are a new ballgame and with the extra protein they are so much better for me.

    1. Kathy - Eating on a Dime Team says:

      Denise – That’s wonderful. I’m so happy you enjoyed it.

  11. Tina Johnson says:

    Yummy protein pancakes sounds delicious something to add to my breakfast that is different

    1. Kathy - Eating on a Dime Team says:

      Tina – I’m excited for you to try them!

  12. tammy tavares says:

    5 stars
    Made these and they turned out fluffy, not dry not oily.
    Tasted great. Used Canadian maple syrup on them and sliced bananas

    1. Kathy - Eating on a Dime Team says:

      Tammy – Wahoo! That’s great to hear.

  13. Kim McCool says:

    5 stars
    So good! Love the added protein!

  14. Deborah Burns says:

    5 stars
    I’m gonna try this recipe Sunday morning thank you very much for the recipe.

    1. Kathy - Eating on a Dime Team says:

      Deborah – You’re very welcome. Hope you enjoy.

  15. Megan Hicks says:

    5 stars
    We love pancakes in this house, and these were a big hit! Even my picky kiddos loved them, and I loved that they were healthier for them too!

    1. Kathy - Eating on a Dime Team says:

      Megan – So glad even the kids loved them!

  16. Glenda G. says:

    5 stars
    These tasted so good. I put blueberries in them. Adding this to my list of cottage cheese recipes.

    1. Kathy - Eating on a Dime Team says:

      Glenda – Yum! Love blueberries. Thanks for sharing!

  17. Frances Larabie says:

    These pancakes are delicious and easy to make. You would not know that there was cottage sheesin them.

  18. Jacqueline Jones says:

    5 stars
    You had me at pancakes! Love this recipe. It is delicious ?!

    1. Kathy - Eating on a Dime Team says:

      Jacqueline – That’s wonderful! It brightens my day to hear you loved it.

  19. Mandee says:

    Might just give these a try Saturday morning , thanks for a great looking receipe!

    1. Kathy - Eating on a Dime Team says:

      Mandee – You’re welcome. I hope you love them.

  20. Ashley B. says:

    5 stars
    These look super delicious and I’m excited to try them! I’m switching up all my kids favorite foods with healthier versions and pancakes are definitely a staple in our household. Will update once the “taste testers” have tried. Thanks for the recipe!

    1. Kathy - Eating on a Dime Team says:

      Ashley – Thanks! Can’t wait to hear if the kids loved them.

  21. Tara Guglielmo says:

    5 stars
    Can’t wait to try it!!

    1. Kathy - Eating on a Dime Team says:

      Tara – Let me know what you think once you do!

  22. Ann Zimmerman says:

    This looks so easy and healthier than other pancake recipes, and I like that it’s already downsized to two servings. Thank you for that!

  23. Nosipho says:

    5 stars
    I made these today for lunch and my family thought they were way better than the ones I normally make. I decided not to tell them what kind until after I found out how they like them?. They’re not dry, much softer than my other recipe. We eat a lot of breakfast foods for lunch here.

  24. Denise Macias says:

    5 stars
    Theses are so good. I even feed them to my 3 year old grandson and he loves them.

    1. Kathy - Eating on a Dime Team says:

      Denise- Wow! I am so glad that even the kiddos loved them!

  25. Camille says:

    5 stars
    I love pancakes and usually I use a package type, not anymore! This will now be a staple pancake recipe for Sunday breakfast! Recipe is great, these pancakes are super delicious!!

    1. Kathy - Eating on a Dime Team says:

      Camille – I am so happy it is a staple recipe! We love it too.

  26. Jamie Derouin says:

    5 stars
    Love these, kids don’t know they are healthier!

    1. Kathy - Eating on a Dime Team says:

      Jamie – Wahoo! The kids will never know!

  27. Donna Kozar says:

    They look so good. I have to try them!

    1. Kathy - Eating on a Dime Team says:

      Donna – Yes! We love them and it’s a must try for sure!

  28. Kimberly Lowery says:

    4 stars
    These were better than I imagined. It is also a great way to add protein!

  29. Colette says:

    I have always been a cottage cheese fan. However, now all these recipes are even better with the addition of cottage cheese. These were the best pancakes I made at home in a long time. They were a hit with the family! Thank you for the recipe!

    1. Kathy - Eating on a Dime Team says:

      Colette – That is wonderful! So happy to hear!

  30. Debbie Brotemarkle says:

    These are a must in my house!! Best way to get protein in everyone’s favorite breakfast without them knowing!!

    1. Kathy - Eating on a Dime Team says:

      Debbie – So glad you loved these pancakes. We love to serve them on a regular basis here too.

  31. Lisa says:

    Not a big fan of cottage cheese, though with the looks and directions of the pancakes, I was willing to try them. They turn out so good. I will definitely will be making them again.

    1. Kathy - Eating on a Dime Team says:

      Lisa – I’m glad you tried them and loved them.

  32. Brenda says:

    5 stars
    Never in my wildest dreams did I think cottage cheese could improve my pancakes but WOW these were great. Thank you so much

    1. Kathy - Eating on a Dime Team says:

      Brenda – I’m so glad you tried it and loved it. Thanks for letting us know!

  33. Theeresa Lewis says:

    5 stars
    Im looking forward to making these as I cam tell they will be really good. I never thought of cottage cheese!

    1. Kathy - Eating on a Dime Team says:

      Theeresa – They are SO good! Let me know what you think once you try them.

  34. Brett Lougheed says:

    5 stars
    These pancakes were so good when I tired them. I was a little skeptical at first thinking that the cottage cheese would be too much and over power the taste but was pleasantly surprised by this recipe.

    1. Kathy - Eating on a Dime Team says:

      Brett – Wahoo! So glad it was a winner, and you enjoyed!

  35. Lori Kluesner says:

    5 stars
    Love these pancakes you would never know they are healthy!

  36. Alice Wilson says:

    5 stars
    What a great idea, this is a must try. My husband loves pancakes, so this is definitely on my list.

    1. Kathy - Eating on a Dime Team says:

      Alice – Can’t wait for you to try it!

  37. Melissa T Covington says:

    5 stars
    These look and sound so delicious!!

    1. Kathy - Eating on a Dime Team says:

      Melissa – Thank you! We really enjoy them!

  38. Andrea Tardif says:

    I am always looking for ways to get more protein into my kids diet with foods that they love. Thank you for sharing this recipe!

  39. Casey says:

    5 stars
    I was looking for ways to get more protein in my breakfast and these cottage cheese pancakes were so delicious!

  40. DONNA says:

    5 stars
    Love the.

    1. Carrie Barnard says:

      I’m so glad you enjoyed this recipe!

    2. Kathy G says:

      5 stars
      These pancakes are so yummy.

      1. Kathy - Eating on a Dime Team says:

        Kathy – Yay! I am thrilled you enjoyed these pancakes.