Can I add protein powder to these pancakes?

Yes, if you'd like to add more protein, you can add a tablespoon of protein powder.

Can I double this recipe?

Definitely, this recipe is perfect for doubling or tripling.

Can I use just the egg whites to make these pancakes?

The typical rule of thumb is two egg whites per egg; however, I haven't prepared these pancakes with just egg whites, so I am not sure how they will turn out.

How long do these 3 ingredient protein pancakes keep?

You can easily keep a few pancakes in the fridge for 3-4 days or stash them in the freezer for 4 to 6 months. If you store them in the freezer, place a piece of wax or parchment paper in between each pancake so you can grab them one at a time.

Can I use oat flour instead of old-fashioned oats?

Yes, if you have oat flour on hand, you can use it instead of the whole oats.

Are these pancakes gluten-free?

Make sure your oats are certified gluten-free and you are good.

3 Ingredient Protein Pancakes - The perfect way to start your day!

Description

These 3 ingredient protein pancakes are made with eggs, cottage cheese, and oatmeal! Packed with protein and heart-healthy and fiber-rich oats, they are a perfectly healthy way to start your morning.

Ingredients

Scale

1/2 cup old-fashioned oats
1/2 cup cottage cheese
2 large eggs
optional: 1/4 tsp baking powder, pinch of salt

Instructions

Place the oats, cottage cheese, eggs, plus optional baking powder and salt into a blender and process on high speed until the ingredients are well-combined and the cottage cheese is no longer lumpy. (about 30 to 40 seconds in my Nutri-Ninja bullet blender.)
Heat a large nonstick frying pan over medium heat. Coat the pan with nonstick spray or oil and then pour the batter into the pan to make a 3 to 4-inch pancake.
Cook until the pancakes are set around the edges and golden brown on the bottom. Flip the pancakes with a spatula and cook until the second side is golden-brown, 1 to 2 minutes more. Transfer to a plate.
Repeat cooking the remaining batter.
Serve warm with fruit, powdered sugar, or syrup.

Notes

If you have baking powder on hand, I highly recommend using it. Baking powder helps add fluffiness to the pancakes. Baking powder reacts to liquid and heat, and that reaction causes the gas cells to expand, which in turn, causes the pancake batter to rise.

Nutrition is calculated with low-fat cottage cheese and without toppings.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 2 pancakes
Calories: 216
Fat: 8
Carbohydrates: 18
Fiber: 2
Protein: 19