Pumpkin Cottage Cheese Pancakes Recipe
Delicious and fluffy pumpkin cottage cheese pancakes made with wholesome ingredients like eggs, cottage cheese, pumpkin puree, and warm spices. These gluten-free pancakes are easy to prepare and make a nutritious breakfast or brunch option topped with maple syrup and your favorite mix-ins.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 8 pancakes 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 4 eggs
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- ½ cup pumpkin puree
- 3 tablespoons pure maple syrup, plus more for serving
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup gluten-free all purpose flour or regular flour
- ½ tablespoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
Optional Mix-Ins
- Any desired mix-in’s like chocolate chips or nuts
Instructions
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl or blender, combine the eggs, cottage cheese, pumpkin puree, maple syrup, and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and well blended.
- Add Dry Ingredients: Stir in the gluten-free flour (or regular flour), baking powder, and cinnamon until just combined to form a batter.
- Incorporate Mix-Ins: Gently fold in any optional mix-ins such as chocolate chips or nuts for extra flavor and texture.
- Heat Skillet: Warm a large skillet over medium-low heat and lightly grease with butter or oil to prevent sticking.
- Cook Pancakes: Scoop about ¼ cup of batter per pancake onto the skillet, leaving about 2 inches between each. Cook for 3-5 minutes on one side until bubbles appear and edges are set, then carefully flip and cook for another 3-5 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
- Serve: Remove pancakes from skillet and serve warm topped with additional maple syrup and your preferred toppings.
Notes
- Do not use flax eggs as a substitute for the eggs in this recipe to maintain texture.
- Gluten-free flour can be used to make the recipe gluten-free, or regular flour for a standard option.
- Adjust cooking heat to medium-low to avoid burning and ensure pancakes cook thoroughly.
- Feel free to customize with mix-ins such as chocolate chips, nuts, or dried fruit to suit your taste.
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