Blueberry Cottage Cheese Protein Pancakes
Fluffy, protein-packed pancakes made with a creamy cottage cheese base and bursting with sweet blueberries. A satisfying and quick breakfast that sets your day up for success.
The perimenopause lens
A cautious perimenopause lens
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Perimenopause symptoms and relief · Office on Women’s HealthAppetite changes
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Low energy
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Mood changes
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Fatigue
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Notice energy alongside sleep, meals and symptoms across several days. Ongoing fatigue deserves a clinical conversation.
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Before you start
Your 15-minute game plan
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Equipment
Blender · Large skillet · Sheet pan
Time saver
Meal Prep: Make a double batch and freeze them flat on a baking sheet, then transfer to a freezer bag. You can pop them straight into the toaster for an instant breakfast on busy mornings.
Do these three things first
- 1Set out all ingredients before cooking
- 2Measure the pantry ingredients before heating the pan
- 3Read through the steps once before you begin
Ingredients
Gather as you go
Ingredients
From Your Pantry
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Next: Add the cottage cheese
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Add the cottage cheese
Add the cottage cheese, eggs, and rolled oats to a blender. Toss in the salt, cinnamon, vanilla extract, and baking powder. Blend until the batter is smooth.
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Let the batter rest in the blender…
Let the batter rest in the blender for 2 to 3 minutes to allow the oats to hydrate and thicken up.
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Heat a skillet over medium heat and…
Heat a skillet over medium heat and lightly coat it with butter or oil. Pour the batter to form 3 to 4 small pancakes.
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Sprinkle the blueberries evenly over the tops…
Sprinkle the blueberries evenly over the tops of the wet pancakes in the skillet. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes until small bubbles form on the edges, then flip and cook for another 1 to 2 minutes until golden brown.
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Serve warm
Serve warm, optionally topped with an extra sprinkle of cinnamon.
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The nutrition underneath
Why this bowl holds together
Meal Prep
Meal Prep: Make a double batch and freeze them flat on a baking sheet, then transfer to a freezer bag. You can pop them straight into the toaster for an instant breakfast on busy mornings.
Handling Berries
Handling Berries: If using frozen blueberries, do not thaw them first. Adding them straight from the freezer prevents them from bleeding too much moisture into the batter.
No Blender
No Blender? You can mash the cottage cheese and mix the ingredients by hand for a slightly more textured, rustic pancake.
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