These easy protein eggnog pancakes with cottage cheese are fluffy and taste like the holidays! The added cottage cheese boosts the protein in this sweet breakfast recipe, while the eggnog brings in the festive vibes. These easy holiday themed pancakes take under 20 minutes to make and will win over the whole family.
I know that eggnog can be one of those holiday ingredients that people either hate it or love it. Personally, on its own, it is not my favorite. In fact, you probably won’t catch me drinking plain eggnog. But eggnog can be so amazing when used in baked goods (or lattes) to replace milk to give them that extra festive flavor! So, whether you love eggnog or just feel meh about it, I think you will love these pancakes.
I got my inspiration for this protein pancake recipe from my fall forward apple cottage cheese pancakes, just with a few tweaks to make them full of Christmas vibes. I really love that these pancakes have the cottage cheese hidden them, helping boost that protein! You cannot even tell the cottage cheese in the pancakes, so I am able sneak in that extra protein without my little kids even knowing it is there!
Why you will love these easy protein eggnog pancakes with cottage cheese
Quick and easy: This recipe is really simple and quick to make. You only need about 20 minutes to make this sweet breakfast recipe. Plus, all your wet ingredients go into a blender or food processor. An easy breakfast to start the day is always a winner in our house!
Protein: A little added protein thanks to the cottage cheese in these pancakes will help round out this breakfast. There is roughly 12 grams of protein in one small pancake, which is jump from the average 2-3 grams of protein typically found in a small pancake.
Delicious: Obviously an important part of any recipe. But needless to say, these eggnog pancakes are so GOOD! They taste like Christmas with each bite, if that makes sense.
Ingredients needed to make these protein eggnog pancakes and Substitutions
All-Purpose and Wheat Flour: The flour is made up part all-purpose flour and wheat flour. Mixing the two flours keeps the pancakes light and fluffy. You can use just all-purpose flour instead of wheat if you wish.
Baking powder and Soda: The leavening agents used in these pancakes.
Salt: Enhances the flavor of the pancakes. There is a good amount of sodium in the cottage cheese, but a touch more salt is needed to keep these pancakes from falling flat in flavor. You can reduce to 1/4 teaspoon if trying to stay low sodium.
Cinnamon and Nutmeg: Festive and cozy spices add flavor and complement the eggnog.
Vanilla Extract: Adds to the flavor of the protein pancakes.
Eggs: Provides structure to the pancakes.
Honey: Gives the pancake batter a touch of sweetness. Can replace with maple syrup if needed.
Butter: Melted butter adds to the texture of these pancakes.
Cottage Cheese: Cottage cheese not only gives these eggnog pancakes a boost in protein but also adds to the texture! Use your favorite brand of cottage cheese.
Eggnog: Eggnog replaces milk in these festive pancakes. It adds so much flavor, and holiday vibes to the pancakes. You can use your favorite eggnog in this recipe. Don’t like eggnog? You can replace with buttermilk for a light and fluffy protein pancake.
Tips and tricks to making these festive pancakes
- Be careful to not overmix your pancake batter! There will be lumps. Overmixing will actually cause denser pancakes. To keep them fluffy, mix the wet ingredients into the dry until just combined.
- You can make either four large pancakes or 6 small pancakes! Just be sure not to overcrowd the skillet or griddle.
- The pancakes will be ready to flip when the edges of the pancakes are set, and the bubbles are on top are popping. Be sure to use medium-low heat so the pancakes do not burn but still get a nice golden color.
- Serve the pancakes with your favorite pancake topping! Maple syrup, whipped cream, cinnamon sugar, and fruit would all make great additions to these cottage cheese pancakes.
If you give this easy protein eggnog pancakes with cottage cheese a try, let me know your thoughts in the comments below! I really appreciate your feedback!
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From my kitchen to yours, happy baking! I hope you love these festive pancakes as much as we do!
Easy Protein Eggnog Pancakes with Cottage Cheese
Ingredients
- 3/4 C. All-Purpose flour
- 1/2 C. Wheat flour
- 1 tsp. baking powder
- 1/2 tsp. baking soda
- 1 Tbsp honey
- 2 Tbsp. Butter melted
- 1/2 tsp. Salt
- 1 tsp. Vanilla extract
- 2 eggs
- 3/4 C. Cottage cheese
- 1 C. Eggnog
- 1 tsp. Cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp. Nutmeg
Instructions
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine the flours, baking soda, baking powder, salt, nutmeg, and cinnamon together in a large mixing bowl. Whisk together and set aside.
- Using a large blender, add the eggs, eggnog, cottage cheese, vanilla extract, honey and melted butter into the blender. Blend until smooth.
- Pour the blended wet ingredients into the dry. Mix until just combined, being careful not to over-mix. Is ok if there are lumps.
- Heat a lightly greased skillet or griddle over medium-low heat. Once hot, spoon the pancakes on to skillet, making either 4 large or 6 small pancakes.
- Cook until the edges are starting to cook and the bottom of the pancake is golden brown. Flip and cook the other side until golden brown.
- Serve immediately with topping of choice, such as butter and maple syrup
