MACRO-VERIFIED 23G PROTEIN

COTTAGE CHEESE ANIMAL PANCAKES
(MACRO-VERIFIED)

Protein

23G

Calories

270

Prep Time

10M

Bake Time

20M

Yield

These cottage cheese animal pancakes turn breakfast into a fun adventure for kids! The same protein-packed cottage cheese batter is used to create adorable animal shapes — bears, bunnies, and cats — using simple squeeze bottle techniques. With 23g of protein per serving, parents can feel great about this nutritious breakfast that gets kids excited to eat. The batter is perfectly smooth for detailed shapes and cooks up golden every time. All nutrition data is verified using USDA FoodData Central for accuracy.

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INGREDIENTS

ingredient(s) swapped

Nutrition Facts

Updated with substitutions

12 servings per recipe

Serving size

1 cottage cheese recipes

Amount per serving

Calories

270

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 8g

10%

Total Carbohydrate 28g

10%

Dietary Fiber 2g

Total Sugars 5g

Protein 23g

46%

*The % Daily Value (DV) 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.

Verified using USDA FoodData Central

INSTRUCTIONS

Blend cottage cheese, eggs, vanilla, and honey until completely smooth. Add oat flour, baking powder, and salt. Pulse until combined.

Pour most of the batter into a squeeze bottle. Mix a small amount of batter with cocoa powder in a separate small squeeze bottle for details and outlines.

Heat a non-stick pan over medium-low heat. Using the cocoa batter, squeeze out the outline and details of an animal face (ears, eyes, nose, mouth). Cook for 30 seconds until set.

Carefully fill in the outline with the plain batter, covering the entire shape. Cook for 2-3 minutes until bubbles form.

Carefully flip the pancake to reveal the animal design. Cook for 1-2 minutes more until golden brown.

Place on a plate and add fresh fruit decorations — blueberries for eyes, strawberry slices for mouths, banana slices for cheeks. Serve with maple syrup.

TROUBLESHOOTING

My cottage cheese recipes are too dry

Try adding 1-2 tablespoons more liquid (milk, yogurt, or egg whites). Also ensure you're not over-measuring the protein powder - use the scoop and level method.

They didn't rise properly

Check your baking powder is fresh (test by adding to hot water - it should bubble vigorously). Also, don't overmix the batter as this can deflate the air bubbles.

The texture is rubbery

This usually means too much protein powder or overbaking. Reduce baking time by 2-3 minutes and check doneness with a toothpick.

SUBSTITUTIONS

Original	Substitute	Notes
Whey Protein	Casein, Plant Blend	May need +10ml liquid
Greek Yogurt	Cottage Cheese, Skyr	Blend smooth first
Egg Whites	Flax Egg, Aquafaba	For vegan option
Oat Flour	Almond Flour, Coconut Flour	Coconut: use 1/3 amount