Rise and shine with these delicious cottage cheese hot cakes! Packed with protein and low in calories, they’re the perfect guilt-free breakfast treat. They are also gluten free! Who says you can’t have your cake and eat it too?! The amount of fluff in these is INCREDIBLE.
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Reasons to Love These Hot Cakes
- Quick & Easy: These are super and easy to make and require very minimal ingredients and equipment.
- High Protein Without Powder: I have gotten many requests to make protein sweets that do not have added protein powder in them so here you go! You definitely could add additional protein powder as a substitute for some of the almond flour, but they are naturally packed with protein just as they are! There are 27 grams of protein without adding any protein powder.
Nutritional Benefits
- Cottage Cheese: Cottage cheese is an excellent source of protein and is low in calories. It plays an important role in bone health due to the calcium and is rich in Vitamin B12.
- Almond Flour: Almond flour is a great low carb alternative to regular flour. It is rich in magnesium, Vitamin E, and antioxidants.
Ingredients
- Cottage Cheese – 1 cup of small curd, low fat (1%) cottage cheese. You can use any kind, but just keep in mind that your fat & calories will increase significantly if you use a higher fat one.
- Eggs – 3 large organic eggs.
- Almond Flour Mix– 1 cup of Nature’s Eats Almond+ Ultimate Nut Flour. This is KEY. It rises way more than regular almond flour. It is made with a blend of almond, coconut flour, arrowroot powder, and tapioca flour. You can find it on Amazon or at Walmart!!
- Vanilla Extract – 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract.
- Salt – Just a pinch!
- Baking Powder– 1 teaspoon, to help with the fluff!.
- Sweetener– This is optional, but I added a tablespoon of monk fruit to my batter to sweeten them up a little bit. You don’t need much cause the syrup will do the rest!
How To Make Them
- In a small blender such as a Nutribullet, add the cottage cheese & blend until smooth & creamy. Set aside.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the Almond+ Flour, baking powder, salt, & monk fruit.
- Add the eggs, blended cottage cheese, and vanilla extract. Whisk until just combined.
- Preheat a large griddle/skillet over medium heat.
- Form 4 large, thick hot cakes. Cook for about 3 minutes on each side, or until golden and cooked through. Top with maple syrup and enjoy!
Hot Cake Toppings
Here are some of my favorite toppings for these pancakes:
- Syrup (obviously!)
- Fresh berries, such as raspberries or blueberries.
- Sliced bananas.
- Nut butter, such as cashew, almond, or peanut.
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How To Store Leftovers
You can store your leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. When you are ready to enjoy them again, just pop them in the microwave for 30 seconds or so.
Dairy Free Option
If you’re lactose intolerant or vegan, substitute the cottage cheese with a dairy-free cottage cheese or alternative like cashew cheese or a plant-based yogurt. It will change the nutritional value slightly keep that in mind!
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These Healthy Cottage Cheese Hot Cakes are a fantastic way to start your day or enjoy a wholesome snack. They’re easy to make, packed with protein, and free from gluten, making them suitable for a variety of dietary needs. Plus, their fluffy texture and delicious flavor will have you coming back for more.
Cottage Cheese Hot Cakes
Rise and shine with these delicious cottage cheese hot cakes! Packed with protein and low in calories, they're the perfect guilt-free breakfast treat. They are also gluten free! Who says you can't have your cake and eat it too?! The amount of fluff in these is INSANE.
Ingredients
Instructions
- In a small blender such as a Nutribullet, add the cottage cheese & blend until smooth & creamy. Set aside.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the Almond+ Flour, baking powder, salt, & monk fruit.
- Add the eggs, blended cottage cheese, and vanilla extract. Whisk until just combined.
- Preheat a large griddle/skillet over medium heat.
- Form 4 large, thick hot cakes. Cook for about 3 minutes on each side, or until golden and cooked through. Top with maple syrup and enjoy!
Servings 2
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 385kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 14.4g23%
- Saturated Fat 4.1g21%
- Cholesterol 332.5mg111%
- Sodium 702mg30%
- Total Carbohydrate 29.5g10%
- Dietary Fiber 2.7g11%
- Sugars 5.7g
- Protein 27g54%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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