Cottage Cheese Oat Protein Pancakes
Fluffy, protein-packed pancakes made with wholesome oats and cottage cheese for lasting morning energy. Convenient, nourishing, and gentle on digestion.
Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Total
15 min
Makes
2 servings
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Made by Alyssa + Lila
Alyssa created this recipe with Lila and shared it with the perimenopause community.
The feel-good payoff
Why this meal can feel especially good in perimenopause
Think practical wins: steadier energy, comfortable fullness and one less food decision. Your response is personal, so use the prompts below to notice what works for you.
Perimenopause symptoms and relief · Office on Women’s HealthComfortably satisfied
Fullness that has staying power
This meal is designed to feel substantial, so finishing it can feel like the meal is complete rather than the start of an evening of grazing.
Notice: fullness 2–3 hours later
Steadier energy
Feel fueled, not flattened
A complete meal with protein, carbohydrates and fats is designed to offer more staying power than a quick carb-only fix.
Notice: energy 1–3 hours later
Digestive comfort
A portion that works for you
Fiber and plants can support digestion, but more is not always better overnight. Start with a comfortable portion and build gradually.
Notice: comfort + portion
More staying power
Make the next few hours easier
This meal is built to be more sustaining than a snack-sized stopgap, with enough substance to carry you into the next part of the day.
Notice: energy + fullness later
Setup
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Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Total
15 min
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Equipment
Blender · Large skillet
Time saver
Store leftover pancakes in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 1 month.
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Instructions
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Next: Place 1 cup oats
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Place 1 cup oats
Place 1 cup oats, 1 cup 2% low-fat cottage cheese, 1/2 cup egg whites, 1/4 cup oat milk, 2 tsp baking powder, 2 tsp vanilla extract, and 1 tsp cinnamon into a high-speed blender.
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Blend on high speed for 30 to…
Blend on high speed for 30 to 45 seconds until smooth and uniform.
Look for: smooth and uniform
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Heat a nonstick skillet or griddle over…
Heat a nonstick skillet or griddle over medium heat at 350°F (175°C).
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Pour 1/4 cup of batter per pancake…
Pour 1/4 cup of batter per pancake onto the hot skillet to form 8 pancakes total (4 pancakes per serving).
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Cook for 2 to 3 minutes until…
Cook for 2 to 3 minutes until bubbles form on top and the edges look set.
Look for: bubbles form on top and the edges look set
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Flip gently and cook for an additional…
Flip gently and cook for an additional 1 to 2 minutes until golden brown.
Look for: golden brown
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Transfer 4 pancakes to each plate and…
Transfer 4 pancakes to each plate and serve warm.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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