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Pumpkin Cottage Cheese Pancakes Recipe

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Delicious and fluffy pumpkin cottage cheese pancakes made with simple ingredients like eggs, pumpkin puree, cottage cheese, and warm spices. These gluten-free pancakes are perfect for a cozy fall breakfast or brunch, offering a protein-packed, slightly sweet, and creamy treat that pairs wonderfully with maple syrup and optional mix-ins like chocolate chips.

Ingredients

Pancake Batter

  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 cup cottage cheese
  • ½ cup pumpkin puree
  • 3 tablespoons pure maple syrup, plus more for serving
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup gluten-free all-purpose flour or regular flour
  • ½ tablespoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon

Optional Mix-ins

  • Chocolate chips or any preferred mix-ins, as desired

For Cooking

  • Butter or oil for greasing the skillet

Instructions

  1. Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl or blender, combine the eggs, cottage cheese, pumpkin puree, maple syrup, and vanilla extract. Blend or whisk until fully combined and smooth.
  2. Add Dry Ingredients: To the wet mixture, add the gluten-free or regular flour, cinnamon, and baking powder. Stir gently until just combined without overmixing to maintain fluffiness.
  3. Fold in Mix-ins: If using, carefully fold in any desired mix-ins like chocolate chips to add extra texture and flavor to the batter.
  4. Preheat Skillet: Warm a large skillet over medium-low heat and grease it lightly with butter or oil to prevent sticking and help achieve a golden crust.
  5. Cook Pancakes: Using about ¼ cup of batter per pancake, pour onto the warmed skillet, spacing each pancake about 2 inches apart. Cook for 3-5 minutes on one side until bubbles form and edges look set, then flip and cook an additional 3-5 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
  6. Serve: Remove pancakes from the skillet and serve warm with additional maple syrup and your favorite toppings such as fresh fruit or nuts.

Notes

  • Do not substitute flax eggs as they do not provide the right texture or rise in this recipe.
  • You can use regular all-purpose flour if gluten-free option is not required.
  • Cook on medium-low heat to ensure pancakes cook evenly without burning.
  • Add mix-ins like chocolate chips or nuts for added flavor and texture.
  • These pancakes can be kept warm in a low oven while cooking the remaining batter.
  • Use pure canned pumpkin puree, not pumpkin pie filling which contains added sugars and spices.

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