31g protein per serving

Cottage Cheese Pancakes

Name: Cottage Cheese Pancakes
Prep time: 8 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 18 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 cup low-fat cottage cheese; 2 large eggs; 1/2 cup rolled oats; 1/2 teaspoon baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/2 cup berries for topping

Blended cottage cheese pancakes with a soft center and crisp edges.

By the High Protein Breakfast editorial team · Updated June 16, 2026

31g protein390 cal42g carbs12g fat

Why this breakfast works

Cottage Cheese Pancakes builds its protein from cottage cheese and whole eggs. At 31g protein and 390 calories, about 32% of its energy comes from protein, and it comes together in roughly 18 minutes. With 31g protein and enough total energy to back it up, Cottage Cheese Pancakes suits training mornings or bigger appetites rather than a quick light bite.

Ingredients

1 cup low-fat cottage cheese
2 large eggs
1/2 cup rolled oats
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup berries for topping

Instructions

Blend 1 cup low-fat cottage cheese, 2 large eggs, 1/2 cup rolled oats and 1/2 teaspoon baking powder into a mostly smooth batter and let it rest a couple of minutes.
Cook on a lightly greased skillet or waffle iron over medium heat until golden and set through the middle.
Let them firm up for a minute off the heat so they hold together.
Top with 1/2 cup berries for topping and serve warm.

Practical notes

Recipe notes

Use the listed protein and calorie numbers to decide whether this should be a light breakfast or your main morning meal.
Best matched with: muscle gain.

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