High Protein Fluffy Hotcakes

Start your morning with a delicious and nutritious twist on a classic breakfast favorite—High Protein Fluffy Hotcakes! Packed with wholesome ingredients like rolled oats, creamy cottage cheese, and vanilla protein powder, these golden, light-as-air pancakes are a fantastic way to fuel your day. Quick and easy to make, these hotcakes come together in just 25 minutes and are perfect for meal preppers or busy mornings. The secret to their irresistible fluffiness? A clever blend of blended oats and baking powder, combined with a hint of vanilla for that perfect touch of sweetness. Top them off with fresh fruits or a drizzle of syrup for a breakfast that’s as satisfying as it is healthy. Ideal for fitness enthusiasts, busy professionals, or anyone seeking a high-protein breakfast option that doesn’t compromise on flavor, these hotcakes will become your new go-to recipe!

Nutriscore Rating: 63/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup rolled oats
• 1 cup cottage cheese
• 3 eggs
• 2 scoops vanilla protein powder
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 cup milk
• 2 tablespoons coconut oil
• 0 optional: fresh fruits or syrup for serving

Directions

Step 1

Begin by adding the rolled oats to a blender or food processor. Blend until they become a fine flour.

Step 2

Add the cottage cheese, eggs, vanilla protein powder, baking powder, vanilla extract, salt, and milk to the blender.

Step 3

Blend all the ingredients until the mixture is smooth and well combined.

Step 4

Let the batter rest for about 5 minutes to allow the oats to soften and the baking powder to activate.

Step 5

Heat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat and add 1 tablespoon of coconut oil.

Step 6

Pour about 1/4 cup of batter onto the skillet for each hotcake.

Step 7

Cook the hotcakes for 2-3 minutes on each side or until they are golden brown and cooked through.

Step 8

Remove the hotcakes from the skillet and keep them warm. Repeat the cooking process with the remaining batter, adding more coconut oil as needed.

Step 9

Serve the hotcakes warm with fresh fruits or syrup as desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	736.4 grams (736.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1303

Total Fat 56.60g	73%
Saturated Fat 32.70g	164%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.70g
Cholesterol 615mg	205%
Sodium 3108mg	135%
Total Carbohydrate 99.80g	36%
Dietary Fiber 10.10g	36%
Total Sugars 34.40g
Protein 100.80g	202%

Vitamin D 159IU	797%
Calcium 725mg	56%
Iron 8mg	46%
Potassium 1243mg	26%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 38.8%

Protein: 30.7%

Carbs: 30.4%