Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Add the quick oats, cottage cheese, eggs, baking soda, honey, and cinnamon into your high-speed blender.
- Secure the blender lid and blend on high speed until all ingredients are well combined and the oats are fully pulverized. The batter should be smooth, with no visible oat pieces or cottage cheese lumps. Avoid overmixing; blend just until smooth. If adding optional mix-ins like chocolate chips or blueberries, gently fold them into the blended batter now.
- Pour the batter into a bowl or leave it in the blender pitcher. Let the batter sit for about 10-15 minutes. This crucial step allows the oats to absorb moisture, resulting in fluffier, less dense pancakes.
- While the batter rests, place a large non-stick pan or griddle over medium-low heat. Add a small amount of avocado oil or butter to lightly grease the surface.
- Once the pan is warm, pour 1-2 heaping tablespoons of the batter per pancake into the pan. Adjust the amount based on your desired pancake size. You will likely cook these in batches.
- Cook for 1-2 minutes, or until small bubbles begin to appear on the surface of the pancake and the edges look set and slightly dry. The bottom should be golden brown.
- Gently slide your spatula under each pancake and flip it over. Cook for another 1-2 minutes on the second side, until golden brown and cooked through.
- Transfer cooked pancakes to a plate. If needed, wipe out the pan with a paper towel and add a little more oil or butter before starting the next batch. Continue cooking until all the batter is used.
- Stack your freshly cooked blender protein pancakes and serve immediately with your favorite toppings.
Nutrition
Notes
For best results, use medium-low heat and avoid overmixing. The 10-15 minute batter resting period is crucial for fluffy pancakes. Adjust consistency with milk if needed. Serve warm with fresh fruit, maple syrup, or Greek yogurt. Add chocolate chips or blueberries as mix-ins. Leftovers store well in the fridge for 5 days or freezer for 3 months, and can be reheated easily. Nutrition information is estimated based on common ingredients and serving sizes and may vary.