Why You’ll Love This Recipe
I Love This Pancake Because It Delivers The Best Of Both Worlds—A Soft, Fluffy Texture With A Boost Of Protein From The Cottage Cheese. It’s Just One Pancake, Which Makes It Perfect For A Quick Single-Serve Breakfast Without Extra Leftovers. The Kids Think It Tastes Like A Classic Pancake, But I Know It’s More Filling And Nutritious. It’s Also Versatile—I Can Keep It Traditional With Butter And Maple Syrup Or Dress It Up With Fresh Fruit And Yogurt.
Ingredients
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1/4 Cup Cottage Cheese (4% Milkfat)
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1 Large Egg
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2 Tablespoons All-Purpose Flour (Or 2 1/2 Tablespoons Gluten-Free All-Purpose Flour)
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1/2 Teaspoon Baking Powder
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1/8 Teaspoon Salt
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1/2 Tablespoon Butter (For Frying)
For Serving:
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Maple Syrup And Butter (Or Favorite Toppings)
Directions
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I Add The Cottage Cheese, Egg, Flour, Baking Powder, And Salt To A Blender In That Order. I Blend Until The Batter Is Completely Smooth.
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I Heat A Nonstick Skillet Over Medium-High Heat For About 1 Minute, Then Melt The Butter.
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I Pour All Of The Batter Into The Pan To Make One Large Pancake.
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I Cook It Until Bubbles Form On The Surface And The Bottom Is Golden Brown, About 1–2 Minutes.
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I Flip The Pancake Carefully And Cook For Another 1–2 Minutes, Until Cooked Through.
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I Serve It Warm With Butter And Maple Syrup Or My Choice Of Toppings.
Servings And Timing
This Recipe Makes 1 Large Pancake, Perfect For A Single-Serve Breakfast.
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Prep Time: 5 Minutes
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Cook Time: 5 Minutes
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Total Time: 10 Minutes
Variations
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For A Gluten-Free Version, I Use Gluten-Free All-Purpose Flour.
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I Sometimes Add 1/2 Teaspoon Cinnamon Or Pumpkin Spice To The Batter For Warm Flavor.
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For A Savory Pancake, I Skip The Syrup And Top With Avocado Or Smoked Salmon.
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I Mix In A Few Blueberries Or Chocolate Chips For A Fun Twist.
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For Extra Sweetness, I Blend In 1 Teaspoon Of Honey Or Maple Syrup With The Batter.
Storage/Reheating
This Pancake Is Best Enjoyed Fresh, But I Sometimes Store It In An Airtight Container In The Refrigerator For Up To 1 Day. To Reheat, I Warm It In A Skillet Over Low Heat Or Pop It In The Microwave For About 20 Seconds.
FAQs
Can I Double This Recipe?
Yes, I Simply Multiply The Ingredients To Make Two Or More Pancakes—Perfect For Sharing.
Does The Cottage Cheese Make The Pancake Chunky?
No, Blending The Batter Makes It Perfectly Smooth And Creamy.
Can I Make This Without A Blender?
Yes, I Can Mix It By Hand, But The Texture Won’t Be As Smooth. A Blender Ensures A Fluffy Pancake.
Can I Use Almond Flour Instead Of All-Purpose Flour?
Yes, Though The Pancake Will Be More Delicate. I Sometimes Add A Bit More Egg To Help It Hold Together.
What Are The Best Toppings For This Pancake?
I Love Butter And Maple Syrup, But Fresh Berries, Yogurt, Or A Dollop Of Nut Butter Make It Extra Delicious.
Conclusion
Single Serve Cottage Cheese Pancake Is A Cozy, Filling Breakfast That Comes Together In Just 10 Minutes. With Its Fluffy Texture And Protein Boost, It’s A Morning Favorite That Keeps Me Satisfied. Whether I Keep It Simple With Syrup Or Dress It Up With Fruit And Extras, This Pancake Always Feels Like A Warm Hug On A Plate.
PrintSingle Serve Cottage Cheese Pancake
This fluffy single-serve pancake is protein-packed with cottage cheese and egg—quick, hearty, and perfect for a cozy breakfast.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 1 large pancake
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
1/4 cup cottage cheese (4% milkfat)
1 large egg
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour (or 2 1/2 tbsp gluten-free flour)
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/2 tablespoon butter (for frying)
For Serving (optional):
Maple syrup
Butter
Fresh fruit or toppings of choice
Instructions
In a blender, combine cottage cheese, egg, flour, baking powder, and salt. Blend until smooth.
Heat a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat for 1 minute. Add butter and let it melt.
Pour the batter into the skillet to form one large pancake.
Cook until bubbles form on top (1–2 minutes), check for golden color underneath, then flip. Cook another 1–2 minutes until cooked through.
Serve warm with butter, maple syrup, or toppings of choice.
Notes
For gluten-free, use a gluten-free all-purpose flour blend.
Add cinnamon, vanilla, or blueberries to the batter for extra flavor.
Recipe makes one large pancake, but batter can be divided for smaller pancakes.
Store leftovers in the fridge up to 2 days; reheat gently in a skillet.