Fluffy Protein Pancakes

By Jenna Ruiz, RDN · Updated May 30, 2026

Real pancakes with 32 grams of protein per stack. Oat flour and cottage cheese do the heavy lifting, so they stay tender instead of rubbery.

Prep

8 min

Cook

12 min

Total

20 min

Servings

2

Calories

395

Protein

32g

Carbs

42g

Fat

10g

Ingredients

• •1 cup rolled oats, blended into flour
• •1 cup (226g) low-fat cottage cheese
• •4 large eggs
• •1 scoop (30g) vanilla protein powder
• •1 teaspoon baking powder
• •1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• •Pinch of salt
• •Cooking spray

Instructions

1. 1

   Blend the oats into a fine flour, then add the cottage cheese, eggs, protein powder, baking powder, vanilla, and salt.

2. 2

   Blend until smooth and let the batter rest for 5 minutes so the oat flour hydrates.

3. 3

   Heat a nonstick skillet over medium-low heat and coat lightly with spray.

4. 4

   Pour 1/4 cup portions of batter and cook 2 to 3 minutes, until bubbles form and the edges look set.

5. 5

   Flip once and cook another 1 to 2 minutes. Keep the heat lower than you would for regular pancakes; protein browns fast.

6. 6

   Serve with Greek yogurt and berries instead of syrup for another 10 grams of protein.

Nutrition Facts

Nutrition is an estimate per serving based on USDA data. Values vary by brand and portion.

Recipe Notes

• Medium-low heat is the whole trick. High heat gives you dark outsides and raw centers.
• The batter thickens as it sits. Loosen with a splash of milk if needed.

Storage Tips

Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Reheat gently, covered, until warmed through.

Meal Prep Tips

Double the batch and portion into single-serve containers while everything is still warm. Cool uncovered for 15 minutes before sealing so condensation does not water down the sauce.

Recipe Variations

• Swap the protein one-for-one with chicken, turkey, shrimp, or extra-firm tofu.
• Add a cup of chopped vegetables to raise the fiber without changing the cook time.

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