Fluffy Cottage Cheese Oat Pancakes
Naturally sweet and tender pancakes made by blending high-protein cottage cheese, whole oats, and eggs. A golden, satisfying breakfast ready in 15 minutes without protein powder.
Prep
5 min
Cook
8 min
Total
13 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Brooke + Lila
Brooke 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 HealthSteadier 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
Comfortably 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
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
A steadier afternoon
Give your day a solid food foundation
Being properly fed cannot solve a hard day, but a substantial meal can remove hunger and an energy dip from the list of things you are juggling.
Notice: mood + energy later
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Prep
5 min
Cook
8 min
Total
13 min
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Equipment
Blender · Large skillet
Time saver
Make a double batch and freeze cooked pancakes separated by parchment paper for a 2-minute toaster breakfast.
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Place 0.5 cup of rolled oats, 0.66 cup of cottage cheese, 2 large eggs, 0.5 tsp of ground cinnamon, and 0.5 tsp of vanilla extract into a high-speed blender.
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Blend on high for 30 to 45…
Blend on high for 30 to 45 seconds until the batter is smooth, thick, and fully combined with no whole oat pieces visible.
Look for: the batter is smooth, thick, and fully combined with no whole oat pieces visible
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Heat a non-stick skillet over medium-low heat…
Heat a non-stick skillet over medium-low heat at 325°F (165°C) and warm 0.5 tsp of butter until melted.
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Pour batter onto the skillet to form…
Pour batter onto the skillet to form 3 medium pancakes, about 4 inches (10cm) wide each.
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Cook for 3 to 4 minutes until…
Cook for 3 to 4 minutes until small bubbles form on top and the edges appear set.
Look for: small bubbles form on top and the edges appear set
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Flip carefully with a thin spatula and…
Flip carefully with a thin spatula and cook the second side for 2 to 3 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
Look for: golden brown and cooked through
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Transfer to a warm plate and serve…
Transfer to a warm plate and serve immediately.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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