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Cottage Cheese Pancakes

Recipes developed by Vered DeLeeuw
Nutritionally reviewed by Rachel Benight MS, RD, CPT

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Tasty keto cottage cheese pancakes have a delicate, fluffy texture thanks to the melted cheese curds.

Keto Cottage Cheese Pancakes

In these delicious keto cottage cheese pancakes, the low ratio of flour to cheese, plus the cheese curds that get melted as you cook the pancakes, result in delicate, fluffy and very flavorful keto pancakes.

The ingredients you’ll need

You’ll only need a few simple ingredients to make these tasty pancakes. The exact measurements are included in the recipe card below. Here’s an overview of what you’ll need:

  1. Eggs
  2. Full-fat cottage cheese
  3. Vanilla extract
  4. Sweetener
  5. Coconut flour
  6. Baking soda
  7. Cooking spray

How to make keto cottage cheese pancakes

It’s so easy! Scroll down to the recipe card for the detailed instructions. Here are the basic steps:

  1. Whisk together eggs, cottage cheese, a sweetener, vanilla, coconut flour, and baking soda.
  2. Then cook the pancakes in a nonstick skillet until puffed and golden, about 3 minutes per side. That’s it!
How to make keto cottage cheese pancakes, a step by step photo collage

Tips for making this recipe a success

These cottage cheese pancakes are more difficult to flip than regular pancakes because they’re less sturdy. So flip them slowly and carefully with a wide spatula, as shown in the video.

Don’t worry if a couple of them get a little squished and lose their shape when you flip them! The wonderful flavor will compensate for any shape mishaps.

One trick I learned is to make them smaller since smaller pancakes are easier to flip. So I use a 2-tablespoon scoop rather than a 4-tablespoon one.

How to sweeten keto cottage cheese pancakes

Sweetening the batter is optional and up to you. If you plan on serving them with a sweet syrup, you don’t need to sweeten the batter.

But sometimes I serve them with just unsalted butter, and then I add 1/2 teaspoon of stevia glycerite, which is equal to about 2 tablespoons of sugar.

Is this a healthy recipe?

Well, it’s not broccoli… but I do believe that these keto cottage cheese pancakes, made with healthy coconut flour, are an improvement over sugary refined flour pancakes.

Can I keep the leftovers?

Yes. Although not as good as fresh, you can keep the leftovers in the fridge, in an airtight container, for 3-4 days.

Reheat them gently in the microwave on 50% power. You can also freeze leftovers, separated with wax paper squares.

More tasty keto pancake recipes

This recipe is very similar to my Greek yogurt pancakes recipe, but the texture is completely different. Both are excellent! And a VERY nice variation is this recipe for low carb chocolate pancakes.

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Cottage Cheese Pancakes
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Cottage Cheese Pancakes

Tasty low carb cottage cheese pancakes have a delicate, fluffy texture thanks to the melted cottage cheese curds.
Prep Time10 mins
Cook Time20 mins
Total Time30 mins
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Keyword: pancakes
Servings: 12 small pancakes
Calories: 291kcal
Author: Vered DeLeeuw

INGREDIENTS

  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 cup whole milk cottage cheese
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon stevia glycerite (optional; equals about 2 tablespoons sugar)
  • 6 tablespoons coconut flour (42 grams)
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • Cooking spray

INSTRUCTIONS

  • Preheat oven to warm (150-170 degrees F). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, cottage cheese, vanilla extract, and stevia. 
  • Add the coconut flour and the baking soda and whisk to combine. The batter will be thick.
  • Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-low heat. Spray it with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Using a 2-tablespoon scoop, transfer four mounds of the batter into the skillet. Gently flatten the tops with a spatula.
  • Cook the pancakes until bottoms are golden brown and set, 3-4 minutes.
  • Carefully flip the pancakes – they’re quite delicate – and cook until golden and set, 2-3 more minutes.
  • Place the cooked pancakes on the prepared baking sheet and keep in the warm oven while you cook more batches.

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NUTRITION INFO Nutrition info is approximate and may contain errors. It is calculated using the SparkPeople.com recipe calculator, and the carb count excludes sugar alcohols. Please feel free to make your own calculations. Please read the disclaimers in our Terms of Use carefully before using any of our recipes. Recommended and linked products are not guaranteed to be gluten-free. Please verify they are before using.
Nutrition Facts
Cottage Cheese Pancakes
Amount Per Serving (4 pancakes)
Calories 291 Calories from Fat 144
% Daily Value*
Fat 16g25%
Saturated Fat 7g44%
Sodium 628mg27%
Carbohydrates 13g4%
Fiber 5g21%
Sugar 16g18%
Protein 18g36%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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Filed Under: Breakfast Last updated on November 11, 2019

About the Author

Vered Deleeuw Vered DeLeeuw, LL.M., has been following a healthy real-food diet and blogging about it since 2011. She has taken nutrition courses at the Harvard School of Public Health and has earned a Nutrition and Healthy Living Certificate from Cornell University. Her work has appeared in several major media outlets, including Healthline, HuffPost, Today, Women's Health, Shape, Reader's Digest, and Better Homes and Gardens. Learn more...

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