Pineapple Cottage Cheese Pancakes

Start your morning with a tropical twist! These Pineapple Cottage Cheese Pancakes are a fusion of tangy and sweet flavors, providing a nutritious and energizing breakfast. The creamy cottage cheese pairs beautifully with the natural sweetness of pineapple, while spelt flour and oats give them a wholesome, hearty texture.

Ingredients:

• 2 eggs
• 250 grams cottage cheese
• 40 grams pineapple slices
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• 80 grams spelt flour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/2 cup rolled oats (added last and pulsed)

Instructions:

1. Blend the Base: In a blender, combine eggs, cottage cheese, pineapple slices, and vanilla extract. Blend until smooth.
2. Incorporate Dry Ingredients: Add the spelt flour, baking powder, and salt to the blender. Blend again until a smooth batter forms.
3. Add Oats and Pineapple: Add the rolled oats and extra pineapple chunks to the batter. Pulse for 1 minute to combine while keeping a bit of texture.
4. Cook the Pancakes: Heat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat and lightly grease with cooking spray or oil. Pour 1/4 cup of batter for each pancake.
5. Flip When Ready: Cook until bubbles form on the surface of the pancake, then flip and cook the other side until golden brown.
6. Serve: Plate the pancakes warm with additional pineapple slices, a drizzle of maple syrup, or a dollop of yogurt.

Why You\’ll Love This Recipe

These pancakes aren’t just delicious—they’re packed with nutrition:

• Cottage cheese: A fantastic source of protein and calcium, helping support muscle and bone health.
• Pineapple: Rich in vitamin C, it boosts immune function and contributes to healthy, glowing skin.
• Spelt flour & oats: Provide fiber and complex carbohydrates, ensuring sustained energy throughout your day.