Healthy Weight Watchers Cottage Cheese Blender Pancakes

Get ready to start your day on a nutritious and delicious note with these healthy Weight Watchers Cottage Cheese Blender Pancakes.!

I made the yummiest healthy low calorie cottage cheese pancakes Sunday morning. Made with simple ingredients including ground homemade oat flour from old-fashioned oats, fat-free cottage cheese, and egg whites, my WW plan friend, Tricia, calls them “Weight Watchers Power Pancakes.”

Weight Watchers Healthy Cottage Cheese Blender Protein Pancakes

I love the taste of pancakes, but regular pancakes made with 100% white flour, topped with syrup, are terrible fuel for my body. All those refined carbohydrates give me a sugar rush—quickly followed by a crash—that leaves me cranky, shaky, and feeling ravenous. It’s a roller coaster ride I try to avoid. Why did it take me so long to realize that pancakes are essentially flat cakes, made from the same ingredients as cake, but in slightly different proportions?

But protein-packed pancakes made with cottage cheese, that’s another matter entirely. I was excited to test them out. And hoped they wouldn’t taste “too healthy,” if you know what I mean.

Full disclaimer: These cottage cheese pancakes are not light and fluffy pancakes. They are thinner and a little chewy. But they didn’t scream “healthy” either. They tasted enough like “real” pancakes to be truly satisfying and because they are high protein, they kept me full for several hours. I call that a WW Win-Win!

WW Blender Cottage Cheese Pancakes Ingredients

How Many Calories and WW Points in Cottage Cheese Pancakes?

According to my calculations, each serving (entire recipe) has about 276 calories. To see your WW Points for this recipe and track it in the WW app or site, Click here!

This recipe makes one serving. You can easily double, triple, or quadruple this recipe to feed the whole family.

Cottage Cheese Blender Pancakes Ingredients

¼ cup oats
2 heaping tablespoons Bisquick baking mix (or your favorite pancake or baking mix)
2 large egg whites or 1 whole large egg
½ cup fat free cottage cheese
3 tablespoons nonfat milk
½ teaspoon vanilla extract

How to Make Healthy Cottage Cheese Protein Pancakes Step By Step

Step 1: Gather and prep your ingredients.

Making Homemade Oat Flour from Oats in the Blender

Step 2: Place the oats in the blender and pulse to make “oat flour.”

Cottage Cheese Pancake Batter in Blender

Step 3: Add all remaining ingredients to the blender and process on high speed until smooth. Add another splash of milk if necessary to achieve a nice pancake batter consistency.

Step 4: Place a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Lightly coat the pan with nonstick cooking spray. The pan is ready when a drop of water sizzles in the pan.

Cooking WW Cottage Cheese Blender Pancakes

Step 5: Working in batches, add the batter to the heated pan in ¼-cup portions, spacing them evenly apart. Cook until the pancakes are set around the edges and golden brown on the bottom, 2 to 3 minutes Gently flip the pancakes with a thin spatula and cook until the second side is golden-brown, 1 to 2 minutes longer. Transfer to a plate.

Step 6: Repeat cooking the remaining batter. These pancakes are best when eaten still warm. Serve with your favorite toppings.

Recipe Notes

Processing the ingredients in a blender resulted in a smooth batter with no trace of cottage cheese so I think you’ll like them even it you aren’t a cottage cheese fan.

This healthy pancake recipe doesn’t have any added sugar in the batter, which is fine for me. The natural sweetness of fresh fruit and drizzle of real maple syrup was enough for me.

Variations & Substitutions

No Bisquick? Substitute your favorite pancake mix. I’ve been using Kodiak Cakes and Krustez Protein MIx with good results. Whole wheat flour or all purpose flour also would work provided you also add ¼ teaspoon baking powder and a pinch of salt.

No fat free milk? Any milk will work including non dairy options like unsweetened almond milk, soy milk, etc.

Berry Topped Cottage Cheese Pancakes

Favorite Ways for Topping Cottage Cheese Pancakes

There are plenty of healthy and delicious different ways beyond the traditional maple syrup to enhance your cottage cheese protein pancakes! Here are some ideas:

Fresh Berries: Top your pancakes with a colorful berry mixture like strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, or blackberries for a burst of sweetness and antioxidants.

Sliced Banana: Add slices of ripe banana for natural sweetness and a creamy texture that pairs perfectly with the fluffy pancakes.

Greek Yogurt: Dollop some plain Greek yogurt on top of your pancakes for an extra boost of protein and creaminess. You can sweeten it with a drizzle of honey or maple syrup if desired.

Nut Butter: Spread a spoonful of your favorite nut butter, such as almond butter or peanut butter, on top of your pancakes for a satisfying dose of healthy fats and protein.

Chia Seeds: Sprinkle some chia seeds over your pancakes for added texture, fiber, and omega-3 fatty acids. They also provide a subtle crunch that complements the soft pancakes.

Unsweetened Applesauce: Top your pancakes with a spoonful of unsweetened applesauce for natural sweetness and a fruity flavor without added sugars.

Cottage Cheese: Use a dollop of cottage cheese itself as a topping for an extra protein boost and creamy texture that complements the pancakes’ flavor.

Cinnamon and Honey: Sprinkle ground cinnamon over your pancakes and drizzle with a touch of honey for a warm and comforting flavor combination.

Shredded Coconut and Crushed Pineapple : Add a sprinkle of shredded coconut and crushed pineapple for a tropical twist and a hint of sweetness. Sliced mango would also be good.

Dark Chocolate Chips: For a decadent treat, sprinkle a few dark chocolate chips over your pancakes for a touch of sweetness and rich chocolate flavor.

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If you enjoy cottage cheese blender pancakes, be sure to check out my other Weight Watchers friendly recipes including Easy Healthy Banana Oat Pancakes, Oven Baked Blueberry Pancake, 4-Ingredient Mug Apple Pancake Puff, Kodiak Cakes Zucchini Pancakes, 4-Ingredient Chocolate Chip Pancake Mix Muffins, Weight Watchers Crepes, Skinny Baked French Toast, 4-Ingredient Microwave Apple Pancake Puff, Crock Pot Carrot Cake Baked Oatmeal and Banana Bread Baked Oatmeal Muffin Cups

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Healthy Weight Watchers Cottage Cheese Blender Pancakes

Easy, healthy and delicious cottage cheese pancakes that pack a powerful protein punch.

Course Breakfast

Cuisine American

Keyword healthy breakfast, heatlhy pancakes, protein pancakes

Prep Time 5 minutes

Cook Time 10 minutes

Total Time 15 minutes

Servings

Calories 276kcal

Author Martha McKinnon | Simple Nourished Living

Equipment

Blender

Mixing Bowls

Skillet

Ingredients

¼ cup oats2 heaping tablespoons Heart Smart Bisquick (affiliate link)2 egg whites½ cup non-fat cottage cheese3 tablespoons non-fat milk or more if necessary½ teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

Gather and prep your ingredients.

Place the oats in the blender (affiliate link) and pulse to make “oat flour (affiliate link).”

Add all remaining ingredients to the blender (affiliate link) and process on high speed until smooth. Add another splash of milk if necessary to achieve a nice pancake batter consistency.

Place a large nonstick skillet (affiliate link) over medium heat. Lightly coat the pan with nonstick cooking spray. The pan is ready when a drop of water sizzles in the pan.

Working in batches, add the batter to the heated pan in ¼-cup portions, spacing them evenly apart. Cook until the pancakes are set around the edges and golden brown on the bottom, 2 to 3 minutes Gently flip the pancakes with a thin spatula and cook until the second side is golden-brown, 1 to 2 minutes longer. Transfer to a plate.

Gently flip and continue to cook until both sides are lightly browned and the insides are cooked through, 2 – 3 more minutes.

Repeat cooking the remaining batter. These pancakes are best when eaten still warm. Serve with your favorite toppings.

Notes

Serving size: Entire Recipe

Click here to see your WW Points for this recipe and track it in the WW app or site.

Recipe Notes

Processing the ingredients in a blender resulted in a smooth batter with no trace of cottage cheese so I think you’ll like them even it you aren’t a cottage cheese fan.

This healthy pancake recipe doesn’t have any added sugar in the batter, which is fine for me. The natural sweetness of fresh fruit and drizzle of real maple syrup was enough for me. If you like sweeter pancakes you may want to add a tablespoon of sugar or non calorie sweetener to the batter, just remember to adjust the WW Points accordingly.