High-Protein Fluffy Pancakes

Q: Can I use any cottage cheese for this recipe?

Yes, you can use Organic Valley®2% or 4% Cottage Cheese.

Organic Valley is passionate about food and protecting the food system. Our in-house chefs, product development team members and employee-foodies love finding twists to enhance traditional fare. We also enjoy trying new ways to use organic products to create delectable meals and snacks that you can feel good about sharing with your family.

Cottage cheese adds a protein-rich twist to these fluffy skillet pancakes, infused with real vanilla, maple syrup, and melted butter. Tender and satisfying, they’re ready in minutes and pair perfectly with yogurt and berries for a wholesome, feel-good start to your day.

10 min Prep15 min Cook25 min Total

10 min Prep•15 min Cook•25 min Total

4 Servings

10 min Prep15 min Cook25 min Total

10 min Prep•15 min Cook•25 min Total

4 Servings

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Ingredients

1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
1 tablespoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt
Greek yogurt (for serving)
Fresh fruit (for serving)
pure maple syrup (for serving)

Directions

In a small food processor or blender, puree cottage cheese and eggs until smooth. Transfer to a large bowl.
Tips
- The cottage cheese can be slightly chunky, blending it withthe eggs gives the best texture.
To the bowl, add maple syrup, melted butter and vanilla extract. Whisk until well-combined. Whisk in milk until smooth.
In a small bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder and salt. Add dry ingredients to the wet ingredients. Whisk until just combined.
Tips
- Do not overmix the batter. It should have small lumps, which help the pancakes become fluffy.
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Coat with cooking spray. Scoop ¼ cup of the batter and dollop into the pan. Cook 1-2 minutes per side or until lightly golden brown and pancake is fully set. Repeat with remaining batter.
Tips
- You can cook pancakes in butter versus cooking spray, if desired. Pancakes cooked in a small amount of butter will result in a crispier, browner edge than if using cooking spray.
Serve pancakes hot with Greek yogurt, fresh fruit and maple syrup, if desired.

Directions

Cooking Mode

Prevent your screen from going dark as you follow along.

In a small food processor or blender, puree cottage cheese and eggs until smooth. Transfer to a large bowl.
Tips
- The cottage cheese can be slightly chunky, blending it withthe eggs gives the best texture.
To the bowl, add maple syrup, melted butter and vanilla extract. Whisk until well-combined. Whisk in milk until smooth.
In a small bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder and salt. Add dry ingredients to the wet ingredients. Whisk until just combined.
Tips
- Do not overmix the batter. It should have small lumps, which help the pancakes become fluffy.
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Coat with cooking spray. Scoop ¼ cup of the batter and dollop into the pan. Cook 1-2 minutes per side or until lightly golden brown and pancake is fully set. Repeat with remaining batter.
Tips
- You can cook pancakes in butter versus cooking spray, if desired. Pancakes cooked in a small amount of butter will result in a crispier, browner edge than if using cooking spray.
Serve pancakes hot with Greek yogurt, fresh fruit and maple syrup, if desired.

Do You Know?

Organic Valley farms comprise more than 440,000 acres of land in the United States, and this organic acreage is home to more than 1,600 Organic Valley family farms and a whole lot of biodiversity.
All Organic Valley chickens have access to organic pastures, where they spend their days clucking, strutting and pecking at bugs and earthworms. On rainy days, the chickens stay in the coop — keeping them happy and healthy is our highest priority.
Organic Valley^® Protein Plus^™ is USDA Certified Organic and made from milk from pasture-raised cows that graze freely on organic pastures. It’s the newest ultra-filtered milk that combines premium nutrition with ethical sourcing and pasture-raised animal care.

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Frequently Asked Questions

This recipe makes 8 pancakes; that’s 2 pancakes per serving.

Yes, simply heat a skillet to medium heat and toast the cooked pancakes until just warmed through. It’s best to avoid microwaving.

Yes, you can make them, then reheat them in a skillet as you wish. Store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or in the freezer for up to 2 months.

All-purpose flour can be substituted for half whole wheat flour or oat flour for higher fiber pancakes.

Yes, you can use Organic Valley^®2% or 4% Cottage Cheese.