FoodCottage cheese pancakes: A nutritious twist on breakfast classics

Cottage cheese pancakes: A nutritious twist on breakfast classics

My family could eat such a breakfast every day.
My family could eat such a breakfast every day.
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25 August 2024 20:26

Looking for a quick and nutritious breakfast idea? Cottage cheese pancakes are an excellent option for the whole family. They are not only delicious but also supply the body with essential nutrients. Most importantly, they are extremely simple to prepare!

Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, providing energy and affecting our well-being. It's no wonder that in the search for tasty and nutritious dishes, many people turn to recipes for simple and satisfying meals. Among these are cottage cheese pancakes – easy to make, fluffy, and exceptionally tasty. It takes just a few basic ingredients to create a dish that the whole family will love. Cottage cheese is the key element of these pancakes, giving them a unique flavour and light texture that’s hard to resist.

Cottage cheese – the basis of delicious pancakes

Cottage cheese is one of the healthiest dairy products. It is rich in protein, calcium, and B vitamins. Thanks to it, our pancakes will be not only delicious but also nutritious. Adding cottage cheese makes the batter fluffier and more delicate in taste.

Making cottage cheese pancakes doesn’t require special culinary skills. Just a few simple ingredients and a little time is all you need.

Ingredients:

                
  • 14 oz cottage cheese
  • 2 eggs
  • 5-6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • A pinch of salt
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • Oil for frying

Preparation:

      
  1. Crush the cottage cheese with a fork, add the egg yolks, flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Mix thoroughly. Beat the egg whites until stiff and gently fold them into the cheese mixture.
  2. Heat a pan with oil. Drop spoons of batter onto the pan and fry on both sides until golden brown.

what to serve with cottage cheese pancakes?

Cottage cheese pancakes are incredibly versatile and go well with both sweet and savoury toppings. You can serve them with:

      
  • Sweet toppings: icing sugar, jam, preserves, honey, fruits (blueberries, raspberries, strawberries)
  • Savoury toppings: sour cream, natural yogurt, vegetables (tomatoes, cucumbers), ham, cheese

Cottage cheese pancakes are a true breakfast gem – simple, tasty, and nutritious. With a few basic ingredients, you can prepare a dish that your family will remember for a long time. Whether you serve them sweet or savoury, they will surely be a hit at your table.

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