Quick & Easy Cottage Cheese Oven Pancakes with Strawberries Recipe
These Quick & Easy Cottage Cheese Oven Pancakes with Strawberries offer a light, fluffy, and protein-packed breakfast or brunch option. Made with wholesome ingredients like cottage cheese and fresh strawberries, these oven-baked pancakes are simple to prepare and delightfully flavorful, perfect for a nutritious morning treat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup plain cottage cheese
- 1 teaspoon vanilla essence
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons sugar or honey
Dry Ingredients
- 1/2 cup any type of flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
Additional Ingredients
- 1/2 cup sliced fresh strawberries
- Powdered sugar, for serving
- Maple syrup (preferably Mrs. Butterworth’s original syrup), for serving
- Extra sliced strawberries, for topping
- Butter or cooking spray, for greasing the pan
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven and Prepare the Pan: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a quarter-sheet pan with parchment paper and lightly grease it with butter or cooking spray to prevent the pancakes from sticking during baking.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together 3 large eggs, 1 cup plain cottage cheese, 1 teaspoon vanilla essence, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, and 2 tablespoons sugar or honey until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk 1/2 cup flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, and 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt to evenly distribute the dry components.
- Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Pour the dry ingredient mixture into the wet ingredients bowl and gently stir until just combined, taking care not to overmix to maintain a light and fluffy batter.
- Assemble and Bake: Pour the batter onto the prepared sheet pan and spread it evenly with a spatula. Dot the top with 1/2 cup sliced fresh strawberries. Bake in the preheated oven for about 15 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and slightly puffed.
- Serve and Enjoy: Remove the pancakes from the oven and serve immediately. Top with additional sliced strawberries, a sprinkle of powdered sugar, and a drizzle of maple syrup as desired for an extra burst of flavor.
Notes
- You can substitute honey with sugar or your preferred sweetener depending on your taste and dietary preferences.
- Any type of flour works for these pancakes; whole wheat or gluten-free flour can be used to adjust dietary needs.
- Be careful not to overmix the batter to keep pancakes light and fluffy.
- If you don’t have fresh strawberries, frozen sliced strawberries can be used but make sure to drain excess moisture.
- Serve immediately for the best texture and flavor as these pancakes are fluffiest right out of the oven.
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