Cottage Cheese and Oat Pancakes

These Cottage Cheese and Oat Pancakes are fluffy, protein-rich, and naturally satisfying, making them a perfect choice for breakfast, brunch, or a nourishing snack. Blending cottage cheese with oats creates a soft, tender texture while delivering a balanced mix of slow-release carbohydrates and high-quality protein. They’re mildly sweet, easy to dress up or down, and ideal for anyone looking to start the day feeling full and energised.

Designed with simplicity and nourishment in mind, these pancakes are made from everyday ingredients and can easily be adapted for a gluten-free lifestyle by using certified gluten-free oats. They’re great for meal prep, kid-friendly, and versatile enough to pair with fresh fruit, yogurt, or a drizzle of honey for extra flavour and nutrition.

Ingredient Benefits

Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese is high in protein and calcium, supporting muscle maintenance, bone health, and satiety. It also contains casein protein, which digests slowly and helps keep you full for longer.

Porridge oats
Oats provide complex carbohydrates and soluble fibre, supporting digestion, heart health, and steady energy levels. Using gluten-free oats makes this recipe suitable for a gluten-free diet.

Baking powder
Baking powder helps the pancakes rise and become light and fluffy. It allows for a tender texture without the need for refined flours.

Eggs
Eggs supply complete protein and healthy fats, contributing to structure, flavour, and long-lasting fullness. They are also rich in vitamins A, D, and B12, as well as choline for brain health.

Pineapple
Pineapple contains vitamin C and bromelain, an enzyme that supports digestion. It adds natural sweetness and a fresh, juicy contrast.

Mango
Mango is rich in vitamin A and vitamin C, supporting immune and skin health. It provides natural sweetness and a soft, creamy texture when paired with the pancakes.

Greek yogurt
Greek yogurt adds extra protein, calcium, and probiotics, supporting gut health and creaminess.

Coconut
Coconut provides healthy fats and fibre, adding richness and texture while supporting satiety.

Honey
Honey offers natural sweetness along with antioxidants and trace minerals. It provides quick energy and enhances flavour.

Chia seeds
Chia seeds are rich in omega-3 fatty acids, fibre, and plant-based protein, supporting heart health, digestion, and fullness.