Description
These Easy Pumpkin Pancakes with Cottage Cheese are a delicious and nutritious way to start your day. Fluffy and flavorful, they make for a perfect breakfast treat, especially in the fall!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 eggs
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- ½ cup pumpkin puree
- 3 tablespoons pure maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup gluten-free all-purpose flour or regular flour
- ½ tablespoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- Any desired mix-ins like chocolate chips
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, cottage cheese, pumpkin puree, maple syrup, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- In another bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and cinnamon. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Fold in any desired mix-ins like chocolate chips.
- Preheat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat. Pour about ¼ cup of the batter onto the skillet for each pancake.
- Cook for 3-4 minutes, or until bubbles form on the surface, then flip and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until golden brown.
- Serve warm with additional maple syrup drizzled on top.
Notes
These pancakes can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Feel free to add nuts or dried fruit for extra flavor and texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 pancakes
- Calories: 275 kcal
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 430 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 31 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 17 g
- Cholesterol: 185 mg
Keywords: Easy Pumpkin Pancakes, Cottage Cheese Pancakes, Pumpkin Recipes, Breakfast Ideas, Gluten-Free Pancakes