BLUEBERRY COTTAGE CHEESE PANCAKES
A VITAMIN-RICH & PROTEIN-PACKED START TO THE DAY – by Joanne Nijhuis
There’s something cozy and comforting about a warm pancake stack, and it’s even better when each bite helps you meet your protein goals. Packed with protein-rich cottage cheese, filling fibre and vitamin-rich blueberries, you’ll enjoy a delicious breakfast and a way to stay full and satisfied all morning long. Let’s get flipping!
Did You Know?
Not only are they flavourful, fresh or frozen blueberries are excellent for their antioxidant, fibre and vitamin content. During the summer months, fresh blueberries make sense as they are inexpensive and readily available at local farmer’s markets and in grocery stores. During the rest of the year, frozen blueberries are easier on the wallet, but still offer a similar nutritional value as they were picked at peak ripeness and flash-frozen to preserve their goodness.
INGREDIENTS
- 1 cup (250 ml) cottage cheese
- 3 eggs
- ¾ cup (188 ml) rolled oats
- ¼ cup (60 ml) ground flax or chia seeds
- 1 Tablespoon (15 ml) honey or maple syrup
- ½-1 teaspoon (2.5-5 ml) vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) baking powder
- 1 teaspoon (5ml) ground cinnamon, optional
- ¼ teaspoon (1.25 ml) salt
- ¾ cup (188 ml) fresh or frozen blueberries
- Oil or butter for cooking
- Serve with maple syrup and fresh or frozen blueberries as a garnish
INSTRUCTIONS
- In a blender or food processor, blend the cottage cheese, eggs, oats, flax or chia seeds, honey or maple syrup, vanilla, baking powder, cinnamon (if using), and salt until almost smooth.
- Gently fold in the fresh or frozen blueberries.
- Heat a non-stick frying pan over medium heat. When hot, lightly oil it.
- Pour ¼ cup (60 ml) of the batter per pancake into the hot frying pan. Cook about 2-3 minutes per side.
- Serve warm with maple syrup and extra blueberries as a garnish.
ENJOY!
Joanne Nijhuis MSc, RD is a consulting, media and culinary dietitian in Simcoe Grey Bruce on a mission to entertain and educate through her love of food. In addition to recipe development and writing for several publications, Joanne offers cooking demos/classes and individual counselling – in person and online via Zoom Health. For more information, email Joanne at jo.knows.nutrition@outlook.com