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Fluffy Low Carb Cottage Cheese Pancakes

September 25, 2023 by Irina 37 Comments

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These fluffy Low-carb Cottage Cheese Pancakes are a fantastic way to enjoy a delicious and filling breakfast without setting yourself back on your health and fitness goals.

stack of pancakes with raspberries

Not only Cottage cheese pancakes are lower in carbohydrates, but they're also packed with protein and probiotics, thanks to the cottage cheese. Plus, they're super easy to make - just whisk cottage cheese, eggs, and almond flour together, cook them up in a pan, and voila! Delicious, fluffy, and guilt-free pancakes. Try them out for yourself and see why they're the new favorite in the breakfast world. My other favorite pancake recipes are Fluffy Ricotta Pancakes, Air Fryer Cheesecakes, and Low Carb Cream cheese Pancakes.

Feel free to add your favorite toppings like berries, nuts, or low-sugar syrup to make these pancakes even more satisfying. In this post, we'll discuss what makes cottage cheese pancakes unique that you can make quickly.

What do Cottage Cheese Pancakes Taste like?

Well, if you ask me, they're absolutely delicious! I adore cottage cheese. It gives the pancakes a light, fluffy texture and a tangy flavor that pairs perfectly with a drizzle of maple syrup or a dollop of fresh fruit.

These low-carb pancakes are not just good for keto diet people. But anyone can enjoy these pancakes because they are super delicious as well as easy to make. My kids also like these cottage cheese pancakes and I pack them in their lunch boxes.

gorgeous pan fried pancakes

What Makes Cottage Cheese Pancakes Popular?

Protein pancakes: Cottage cheese is an excellent source of protein. By including it in the batter for your pancakes, it will give your morning meal an extra protein boost that will keep you motivated and satisfied.

Creamy and Gooey Texture: Cottage cheese makes your pancakes creamy and gives some sour taste that gives a surprise to your taste buds.

You can combine your favorite ingredients with cottage pancakes such as: adding nuts, berries, or chocolate chips.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup full-fat cottage cheese (can substitute for low-fat cottage cheese)
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 cup Almond flour
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar (or you can sub for a granulated sweetener of your choice. Lately I’ve been using Golden Monk Fruit)
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • Cooking spray or Avocado oil

Optional ingredients

  • Pinch of salt or to taste. Salt helps to balance the sweetness of the batter while enhancing the overall taste.
  • 1 Tablespoon all-purpose flour or GF Flour.
  • Baking soda mixed with vinegar. The baking soda acts as a leavening agent, causing the batter to rise, while the vinegar reacts with the baking soda to create carbon dioxide bubbles, further aiding in the rising process. This method also helps balance the acidity in the batter, leading to a more balanced and flavorful pancake.
  • Vanilla Essense. Vanilla has a natural sweetness and a beautiful aroma that can elevate the taste of your pancakes.

Directions

Combine all the ingredients in a bowl and mix using a whisk or a fork for about 1 minute. Do not worry about cottage cheese bubbles as they will not be noticeable once the pancake is being cooked.

frying cottage cheese pancakes in a skillet

Add a cooking spray or Avocado oil to grease the pre-heated skillet pan.

Add 3-4 small even rounds (about 4 inches in diameter) onto the heated pan and cook for about 1 or 2 minutes on one side until golden brown and easy to flip and then another minute or two on the other side. See recipe notes below.

Cottage Cheese Pancakes Video

Tips for the Best Damn Cottage Pancakes

Always select fresh and quality cottage cheese because the dry or old cottage cheese will not give your pancakes a good flavor or creamy texture.

Blend your ingredients properly. Use a whisk or a fork to blend the ingredients together for no longer than one minute. Do not use a food processor or blender. They may make the batter too thin or liquidy. 

Leave the cottage cheese pancake batter for a few minutes to rest. It will allow it to absorb the extra moisture and make your pancakes fluffier.

Make sure your pan is preheated before pouring the batter on it. The medium to low heat for this recipe is ideal. Sprinkle some water on top of the pan if it evaporates quickly then it means it is ready to cook the pancakes.

When you watch the bubbles on pancakes forming then it is a sign that they are cooked from one side. Now flip the side and cook from the other side too.

Leftovers

If you have leftover pancakes or you are making a large batch you can freeze the leftovers for up to 2 months. Pack cottage pancakes in an air-tight container or zip-lock bag and store them in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Reheat in the microwave or in the air fryer for a minute per side to create a crispy exterior, if desired.

extra fluffy pancakes with melted butter on top

Variations

You can add chopped nuts like almonds, walnuts, or pecans to your Cottage Pancake batter for a crunchy texture. 

Also by adding pumpkin puree and warm spices like cloves, cinnamon, and nutmeg to your Cottage Pancake batter, you can embrace the autumn flavors. For a warm breakfast, garnish with whipped cream and a dash of cinnamon.

Recipe Notes

This recipe makes approx. 12 pancakes (4-inch in diameter). Nutrition information is below and 4 pancakes is one serving. I calculate using Spark recipes. Please feel free to calculate nutrition information using your own app.

I noted that I added one tablespoon of flour. This is optional but I feel it makes it easier to flip.

I noted that I added ¼ teaspoon baking soda mixed with ¼ teaspoon vinegar. This is optional but makes the pancakes extra fluffy and rise.

If you're allergic to Almond flour, you can substitute it with ¾ cup of coconut flour or ½ cup of gluten-free flour.

When adding batter to a pan, use a small amount. The batter tends to expand while pancakes are being cooked.

May I also recommend these Low-carb desserts?

  • Keto Blueberry Scones
  • Air fryer Peanut Butter Cookies
  • Moist Banana Blueberry Muffins
  • Peanut Butter Banana Muffins
low carb fluffy cottage cheese pancake

Fluffy Low Carb Cottage Cheese Pancakes

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3.67 from 9 votes
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Prep Time 5 minutes mins
Cook Time 10 minutes mins
Total Time 15 minutes mins
Course Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 12 pieces
Calories 79 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 3 eggs large
  • 1 cup cottage cheese can substitute for low fat cottage cheese
  • 1 cup Almond Flour can substitute for coconut flour
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar or you can use any granulated sweetener of your choice. I used Golden Monk fruit.
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • Cooking spray or Avocado oil

Optional ingredients

  • ¼ teaspoon salt or to taste
  • 1 Tablespoon all purpose flour or GF Flour If the batter is too thin
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda mixed with ¼ tsp. vinegar

Instructions
 

  • Pre-heat pan (skillet) to high heat then lower to medium heat.
  • Combine all the ingredients together in a medium bowl and mix using the whisk or fork for about 1 minutes.
  • Use cooking spray or Avocado oil to grease the pre-heated skillet pan. Add 3-4 small even rounds onto the heated pan and cook for about 2 minutes on one side until golden brown and it’s easy to flip and then another minute or two on the other side.
    frying cottage cheese pancakes in a skillet

Notes

This recipe makes approx. 12 pancakes. Nutrition information is per 1 pancake. I calculate using Spark recipes. Please feel free to calculate nutrition information using your own app.
I noted that I added one tablespoon of flour. This is optional but makes it way easier to flip.
I noted that I added ½ teaspoon baking soda mixed with ¼ teaspoon vinegar.
  • The baking soda acts as a leavening agent, causing the batter to rise, while the vinegar reacts with the baking soda to create carbon dioxide bubbles, further aiding in the rising process. This method also helps balance the acidity in the batter, leading to a more balanced and flavorful pancake.
If you're allergic to Almond flour, you can substitute it with ¾ cup coconut flour or ½ cup gluten-free flour.
When adding batter to a pan, use a small amount. The batter tends to expand while pancakes are being cooked.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pieceCalories: 79kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 5gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.2gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.004gCholesterol: 44mgSodium: 137mgPotassium: 35mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 84IUVitamin C: 0.02mgCalcium: 47mgIron: 1mg
Nutrition Disclaimer Nutritional information is an estimate and may change based on products used.
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Comments

  1. Spencer Santana

    March 28, 2016 at 6:25 am

    Great.. Now I'm craving for some pancakes.. Mmmm.

    Reply
  2. Daniel

    April 02, 2016 at 9:48 am

    Would this work for the better in a waffle maker?

    Reply
    • Irina

      April 02, 2016 at 11:07 pm

      Hi Daniel. I have not tried it. Actually I don't even have the waffle maker... Are you talking about the gigantic ones they usually have for continental breakfast at the hotels? I think it may work... So why not try it? If you happen to make these pancakes and batter please try and please let me know if it worked? Thank you

      Reply
  3. Edie

    December 17, 2017 at 8:52 am

    So, how many does this recipe make, and what's the carb count?

    Reply
  4. Rob in NY

    February 24, 2018 at 8:16 am

    Tried this today. Pancakes were good, but a little flat.

    Recipe called for 1/4 tsp baking soda. I will try with baking powder next.

    Again, these were quite good for low carb and is a great way to use up extra cottage cheese!

    Reply
    • Rob in NY

      February 25, 2018 at 7:56 am

      I had some batter left over from yesterday and tried it in my mini waffle maker. They came out great! Fluffed up nicely and with a little butter and sugar-free syrup (I use Maple Grove), one could swear they are not low carb...

      Reply
  5. Suzanne Hill

    September 22, 2018 at 1:54 pm

    Om Gosh! I have tried several low carb recipies that were truly gross.. These are fabulous. My husband loved them and that says it all. I actually used Bisquick for half of the flour and 1\4 cup of almond flour and I added one tsp of vanilla. You gotta try these!! This made approx 4 large pancakes.

    Reply
    • Irina

      October 02, 2018 at 4:34 pm

      Hi Suzanne... haha... I thought some of the low carb recipes I tried were gross too. This is why I really love to make only delicious ones. Quick question - What Bisquick did you use for half of your dough?

      Reply
  6. Nichole

    April 01, 2019 at 11:19 am

    What is the suggested service size for the recipe? It's so good I want to eat it all!

    Reply
    • Irina

      April 01, 2019 at 2:31 pm

      HI Nichole, this recipe makes 12 pancakes. I suggest the serving size 4 pancakes. Yes, I agree it's hard to not finish them all at once. I have included the nutrition information, including calories and carb count so you can decide the serving size for yourself. Enjoy!

      Reply
  7. DavetteB

    April 08, 2019 at 10:50 pm

    Double-checking that you mean baking Soda, not Baking Powder.
    I have a lot of cottage cheese to use up. I can freeze some pancakes for quick breakfasts.

    Reply
    • Irina

      April 08, 2019 at 10:54 pm

      Baking soda is what makes them fluffy and rise... you can add baking powder too... and yes you can freeze them and I usually toast for a minute to warm it up

      Reply
  8. Marisa

    April 29, 2019 at 11:09 am

    2 stars
    I made these today and even added the baking soda and some baking powder. They did fluff up at all. The flavor was fine but they looked nothing like yours. I watched the video even.

    Reply
    • Irina

      April 29, 2019 at 2:56 pm

      They come out super fluffy when you cover with lid while cooking.
      Second suggestion- add 1 tablespoon flour or gf flour and you see the difference... good luck...and let me know

      Reply
  9. Stephanie

    May 22, 2019 at 9:12 am

    1 star
    Mine turned in to a gloppy mess when cooking. Very disappointing. S

    Reply
  10. Sharon

    June 02, 2019 at 1:54 pm

    5 stars
    Light and fluffy and delicious! Thank you for a Keto friendly substitute for flour pancakes❤️

    Reply
    • Irina

      June 13, 2019 at 2:06 pm

      You're welcome! I'm glad you enjoyed it!

      Reply
  11. Rachael

    July 08, 2019 at 12:02 pm

    So In your recipe you call for 3/4 cup flour but in the video you are using only 1/2 cup....which measurement is it?

    Reply
    • Irina

      July 16, 2019 at 7:17 am

      Sorry for missing flour ? use 3/4 cup as per directions

      Reply
  12. Kandace Miller

    July 12, 2019 at 11:18 am

    Loved them can't wait to make them again

    Reply
    • Irina

      July 16, 2019 at 7:15 am

      This is good to hear... so glad you enjoyed!!

      Reply
  13. Brigitte

    October 27, 2019 at 1:37 pm

    This is hands-down the best low-carb pancake recipe I’ve tried in my 5-6 years of experimenting. Thank you for posting it! I made these without the sugar (I just don’t like sweetened pancake batter, though I see the logic in sweetening this batter), and topped them with apples fried with butter and cinnamon. Delicious!

    Reply
    • Irina

      October 28, 2019 at 3:29 pm

      So glad you loved the recipe! Topping with apples is also my favorite way to enjoy these pancakes... make them extra juicy while being used as natural sweetener

      Reply
  14. Maria

    March 28, 2020 at 8:55 am

    5 stars
    These were delicious! My boyfriend who is a type 2 diabetic enjoyed them as well!

    Reply
  15. Aggie

    May 13, 2020 at 12:32 pm

    I used cassava flour since it’s all I had, 1T agave syrup instead of the sugar, 1t vanilla and put blueberries in them. Yummy

    Reply
    • Irina

      May 13, 2020 at 12:36 pm

      That is delicious ?

      Reply
  16. Yvonne Arcement

    October 10, 2020 at 7:31 pm

    These were all I hoped for! Thank you very much.

    Reply
    • Irina

      October 10, 2020 at 9:29 pm

      So glad you enjoyed ☺

      Reply
  17. Kim Louviere

    February 21, 2021 at 9:37 am

    5 stars
    These were excellent! Husband is always skeptical when I try something new. Made them just as recipe called for. I used half cup measure for making them and it made 4. 196 cals and 5 net carbs. Will try without flour next time and sub coconut flour for the regular flour. Had a couple slices bacon and water and coffee. Used sugar free syrup and churn style margarine-it’s what I had-with total cals being 271 and total net carbs 5. Perfect breakfast!!

    Reply
    • Irina

      February 22, 2021 at 8:45 pm

      HI Kim, I'm so glad you and your husband enjoyed these pancakes and made a perfect breakfast!

      Reply
  18. Moni

    May 19, 2021 at 10:57 am

    1 star
    These turned out a soupy mess. I followed the recipe exactly but they were horrible

    Reply
  19. Carolyn A Johnson

    September 16, 2023 at 12:23 pm

    Hallelujah! After trying multiple low carb pancake recipes that typically call for cream cheese, your recipe is the one I will save, and delete all the others from my Pinterest board! They were delicious cooked in a cast iron pan. Thank you!

    Reply
    • Irina

      September 18, 2023 at 9:04 pm

      Thank you so much Carolyn. Your comment made me smile. I'm so glad you loved it. I love my pancakes with cottage cheese.

      Reply
  20. Adele

    September 17, 2023 at 12:20 pm

    5 stars
    I made these for my son in laws visit as he is on keto. I followed the directions exactly as written and added in all the optional ingredients. I also add 1/2 tsp of vanilla. These were fantastic. They tasted like pancakes. I made half with blueberries and half plain. I will be making another batch to freeze I plan to have these always in my freezer. They are delicious and a great source of protein

    Reply

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