Ingredients:

  • 1 cup (240g) cottage cheese (large curd, drained)
  • 1 cup (125g) all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons (25g) sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¼ cup (60ml) milk (whole or low-fat)
  • 2 tablespoons (30g) unsalted butter (melted)
  • Maple syrup (to taste)
  • Fresh berries (e.g., strawberries, blueberries)
  • Greek yogurt (optional)

Instructions:

  1. In a mixing bowl, combine cottage cheese, eggs, and vanilla extract; whisk until smooth.
  2. In another bowl, mix flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
  4. Stir in the milk and melted butter until the batter is smooth (it may be slightly lumpy).
  5. Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and lightly grease with butter or oil.
  6. Pour about ¼ cup of batter for each pancake onto the skillet.
  7. Cook until bubbles form on the surface (about 2-3 minutes), then flip carefully.
  8. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
  9. Serve warm with your favorite toppings.