Golden Cottage Cheese Pancakes (Flourless & Sugar-Free)

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Golden Cottage Cheese Pancakes (Flourless & Sugar-Free)

These are high-protein, incredibly soft, and taste like a treat without the sugar crash.

  • Prep time: 5 minutes

  • Cook time: 10 minutes

  • Yields: 8–10 small pancakes

Ingredients

  • Cottage Cheese: 1 cup (use full fat for the best flavor)

  • Eggs: 2 large

  • Banana: ½ ripe banana, mashed (acts as the natural sweetener and binder)

  • Flour Substitute: ½ cup almond flour (perfect for staying low-carb)

  • Leavening: 1 tsp baking powder

  • Flavor: 1 tsp vanilla extract and a pinch of salt

  • Cooking Fat: A little butter or coconut oil for the griddle

Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. Blend for Smoothness: For that perfectly smooth “original” pancake look in your photo, place the cottage cheese, eggs, mashed banana, and vanilla into a blender. Pulse until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy.

  2. Combine: Pour the blended mixture into a bowl and stir in the almond flour, baking powder, and salt. Let the batter sit for 2–3 minutes to thicken slightly.

  3. Heat the Griddle: Lightly grease a large non-stick skillet or griddle and heat over medium-low. These pancakes cook best at a lower temperature to ensure the center sets without burning the outside.

  4. Pour and Cook: Drop about 2 tablespoons of batter per pancake onto the hot surface. Cook for 3–4 minutes until small bubbles form on the edges.

  5. The Flip: Carefully flip and cook for another 2 minutes until both sides are a beautiful golden brown.

  6. Serve: Stack them high and enjoy plain, or top with a little extra butter.

Quick Tips

  • Keep them small: Because these are flourless, smaller pancakes (about 3 inches wide) are much easier to flip.

  • Zero Sugar: Since you haven’t eaten sugar in a year, the hint of sweetness from the banana is usually more than enough!

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