Cottage Cheese Pancakes (healthy and great for baby)
Enjoy a healthier snack with these yummy Cottage Cheese Pancakes, perfect for the whole family including little ones. Quick blender recipe!
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Ingredients
- olive oil spray or olive oil for frying
PANCAKE BATTER
- 200gm / 7oz cottage cheese (NOTE 1)
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ⅓ cup cornflour/cornstarch (NOTE 2)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp sweet paprika (NOTE 3)
- ½ tsp salt (omit for baby)
- pinch of black pepper
Instructions
- Place all the pancake batter ingredients in a powerful blender or food processor. For easy blending, place the wet ingredients (eggs, cottage cheese) closer to the blades.
- Pulse a few times, then blend at high speed to combine the ingredients. The mixture should have a smooth consistency.
- Spray or brush some oil at the base of a non-stick frypan and heat over medium-low heat. Pour in a 1/4 cup of batter in the pan. Since the batter is thin, it will spread out and become a decent size. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes until the pancakes bubble or the edges lift from the pan, then flip over and cook for another minute. Keep repeating this process until you've used up all the batter, remembering to add oil as needed between each pancake.
Notes
(NOTE 1) Cottage cheese is made from the curds of cow's milk. It's creamy with a lumpy texture and has a mild flavour. It's a popular dairy option for those who are health conscious because of its high protein and low fat content.
(NOTE 2) Cornflour (cornstarch) - For babies aged 8 to 12 months, substitute cornflour with equal amounts of oat flour or plain flour, as it is easier to digest and more nutritious. Cornflour improves the binding of the batter, so the pancakes stay intact. Using a different flour may cause pancakes to become more crumbly.
(NOTE 3) Paprika is a great way to introduce babies to new flavours, as it's very mild and not spicy.
Leftovers - Allow the pancakes to cool completely at room temperature, then transfer them into an airtight container and store them in the fridge for up to 2 to 3 days. When frozen, they'll keep for 2 months.
I've used a third-party application to calculate the calories and nutritional information, so please use this as an approximate guide only.
Cooking measurements are in Australian standard spoon and cup measurements. For specific details and conversions, visit our Australian Cooking Measurements page.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 PancakeCalories: 127kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 8gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 383mgPotassium: 75mgFiber: 0.2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 282IUVitamin C: 0.01mgCalcium: 85mgIron: 0.5mg