Protein Pancakes
These cottage cheese-filled pancakes are easy to make and good to eat!
Preparation Time: 5 mins
Cooking Time: 5 mins
Yield: 2 x 4-pancake servings (about 8 pancakes)
Ingredients
- 1 cup rolled oats, dry
- 1 cup fat-free cottage cheese
- 8 egg whites *
- 1 tsp cinnamon **
Directions:
Put all ingredients in a food processor and blend until fully blended.
Pour 1/4-cup pancakes onto a heated grill which has been lightly sprayed with cooking spray. Cook 2 to 3 minutes per side, until brown enough for your taste.
Variations:
* To spare the egg yolks, replace egg whites with equivalent amount of Egg Beaters.
** Other suggestions for flavorings and fresh fruit toppings:
1) lightly-microwaved sliced apples with a dash of cinnamon (along with the cinnamon in the pancake mix)
2) for sliced bananas, can add a little banana flavoring in pancake mix
3) for other sliced fresh fruits, replace pancake cinnamon with vanilla
Serving suggestions are not included in the nutritional analysis.
Tips:
Note: The texture is different from traditional pancakes in that they are not as light and fluffy.
Time-saving tip: Can make extra batter, refrigerate for 2 to 3 days for use in future meals.