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Cottage Cheese Pancake Minis: 25g of Protein in Four Small Pancakes
Published October 19, 2026. General information, not medical advice.
Cottage cheese does something nice in a pancake. It makes the middle soft and moist, and it brings the protein with it, so a few small pancakes can carry a whole breakfast.
These are made in a blender, which means no whisking and very little cleanup. They come out small on purpose, so a serving is four little pancakes and not a stack.
What you need
- 1/2 cup 1% cottage cheese
- 1 egg
- 1/3 cup oats
- 2 tsp maple syrup, for the top
- A little oil for the pan
How to make them
- Blend the cottage cheese, egg and oats until smooth.
- Cook 4 small pancakes in a lightly oiled pan, about 2 minutes per side.
- Top with the maple syrup.
The numbers
About 25g of protein and about 300 calories for all four pancakes. Values are approximate.
On a queasy day
Cook them until they are very soft and serve them plain, without toppings. Warm is usually easier than hot.
Storing them
They keep in the fridge for about two days. Reheat them gently in a pan or the microwave.
Quick answers
How much protein is in cottage cheese pancakes?
About 25g of protein and about 300 calories for four small pancakes made with 1/2 cup of 1% cottage cheese, 1 egg and 1/3 cup of oats. Values are approximate.
Do I need flour?
No. The oats are blended into the batter, so there is no flour in this recipe.
How long do they keep?
About two days in the fridge.
If you like warm breakfasts, the Kitchen has more of them.
Nutrition values are approximate and depend on the brands you use. This is food information, not medical or nutrition advice. Ask your prescriber or a registered dietitian what is right for you.