Lemon Blueberry Cottage Cheese Pancake Bites
Delicious and nutritious pancake bites made with cottage cheese, blueberries, and a hint of lemon, perfect for breakfast or a snack.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1 cup almond flour (or all-purpose flour) Use all-purpose flour if almond flour is unavailable.
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup blueberries Fresh or frozen blueberries can be used.
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup Optional, for sweetness.
- as needed Cooking spray or oil for frying Ensure the skillet is greased.
Instructions
Preparation
- In a mixing bowl, combine the cottage cheese, flour, eggs, lemon zest, lemon juice, baking powder, salt, and honey (if using). Mix until just combined.
- Gently fold in the blueberries.
Cooking
- Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and lightly grease it with cooking spray or oil.
- Drop spoonfuls of the batter onto the skillet and cook for about 2-3 minutes on each side or until golden brown.
Serving
- Serve warm, garnished with additional blueberries and a drizzle of honey or maple syrup.
Notes
Ensure your skillet is hot enough before adding the batter for even cooking. Don't overmix the batter; it should be lumpy for fluffiness. You can experiment with different fruits for variations.