Description
Indulge in the cozy flavors of fall with these delightful Pumpkin Cottage Cheese Pancakes. Perfectly fluffy and rich in pumpkin goodness, these pancakes are an ideal choice for a wholesome breakfast or festive brunch. Not only do they offer a healthy twist by being gluten-free and packed with protein, but they’re also incredibly easy to whip up using just a few simple ingredients. Drizzle them with warm maple syrup or top them with fresh fruits for an extra special treat that everyone will love.
Ingredients
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- 4 eggs
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- ½ cup pumpkin puree
- 3 tablespoons pure maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup gluten-free all-purpose flour (or regular flour)
- ½ tablespoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions
- In a large bowl or blender, mix eggs, cottage cheese, pumpkin puree, maple syrup, and vanilla until combined.
- Stir in flour, baking powder, and cinnamon until no lumps remain.
- Gently fold in any desired mix-ins like chocolate chips.
- Heat a non-stick skillet over medium-low heat and scoop about ¼ cup of batter onto the skillet.
- Cook for 3-5 minutes until bubbles form on top; flip and cook until golden brown.
- Serve warm with maple syrup or your favorite toppings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 pancakes (approximately 120g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 160mg