Description
Indulge in a delightful breakfast with these Pumpkin Cottage Cheese Pancakes, the perfect fall treat. Bursting with rich pumpkin flavor and creamy cottage cheese, these pancakes are not only delicious but also packed with protein and fiber. They’re gluten-free, making them a fantastic choice for a variety of dietary needs. Whether you’re hosting a breakfast gathering or enjoying a cozy weekend meal, these pancakes are quick to prepare and can easily be customized with your favorite mix-ins like chocolate chips or nuts. Serve them warm with maple syrup or fresh fruit for an irresistible start to your day!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 eggs
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- ½ cup pumpkin puree
- 3 tablespoons pure maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup gluten-free all-purpose flour
- ½ tablespoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions
- In a large bowl or blender, combine eggs, cottage cheese, pumpkin puree, maple syrup, and vanilla until smooth.
- Mix in flour, baking powder, and cinnamon until just combined.
- Fold in any desired mix-ins such as chocolate chips.
- Heat a non-stick skillet over medium-low heat and lightly grease it. Pour about ¼ cup of batter onto the skillet.
- Cook for 3-5 minutes until bubbles form on the surface; flip and cook for another 3-5 minutes until golden brown.
- Serve warm with maple syrup and toppings of your choice.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pancake (60g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 90mg