Description
These Pumpkin Cottage Cheese Pancakes are a delicious and nutritious twist on classic pancakes, combining creamy cottage cheese and pumpkin puree for a moist, flavorful breakfast treat. Perfectly spiced with cinnamon and lightly sweetened with pure maple syrup, they make an ideal gluten-free morning meal for about four servings.
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients
- 4 eggs
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- ½ cup pumpkin puree
- 3 tablespoons pure maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup gluten-free all-purpose flour
- ½ tablespoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl or blender, mix together eggs, pumpkin puree, cottage cheese, maple syrup, and vanilla extract until well combined to create a smooth batter base.
- Add Dry Ingredients: Add gluten-free all-purpose flour, baking powder, and cinnamon to the wet mixture. Stir gently until just combined, being careful not to overmix to maintain the pancake’s fluffy texture.
- Optional Mix-Ins: If desired, gently fold in any additional mix-ins like chocolate chips or nuts for extra flavor and texture.
- Preheat Skillet: Heat a skillet over medium-low heat and lightly grease with butter or oil to prevent sticking and help pancakes brown evenly.
- Cook Pancakes: Pour about ¼ cup of batter per pancake onto the skillet. Cook each side for 3-5 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through. Flip carefully to avoid breaking.
- Serve Warm: Serve the pancakes warm with additional maple syrup and your favorite toppings such as fresh fruit or nuts for a delicious breakfast experience.
Notes
- Use gluten-free flour to keep the recipe gluten-free and suitable for those with gluten sensitivities.
- Do not overmix the batter to ensure pancakes remain light and fluffy.
- You can add optional mix-ins like chocolate chips or chopped nuts to customize flavor and texture.
- Adjust cooking temperature if pancakes brown too quickly or unevenly.
- Serve immediately for best taste, or keep pancakes warm in a low oven until serving.
