Cinnamon Roll Cottage Cheese Pancakes
Cinnamon Roll Cottage Cheese Pancakes are a delightful breakfast treat that combines the nostalgic flavors of cinnamon rolls with the health benefits of cottage cheese. These fluffy pancakes are drizzled with a creamy icing, making them an irresistible choice for lazy mornings or special brunches. With easy preparation and endless topping possibilities, these pancakes not only satisfy your cravings but also nourish your body.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4 (makes about 8 pancakes) 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup full-fat cottage cheese
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup milk (any kind)
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 tbsp brown sugar
- 4 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together cottage cheese, eggs, milk, vanilla extract, and brown sugar until creamy.
- Sift in flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt. Stir gently until just combined; lumps are fine.
- Preheat a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Pour 1/4 cup batter onto the skillet and cook until bubbles form (about 3-4 minutes). Flip and cook for another 2-3 minutes until golden.
- For the icing, blend softened cream cheese with powdered sugar and enough milk to reach desired consistency.
- Serve warm with cream cheese icing on top.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 pancakes (150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Use fresh ingredients for best flavor. Allow batter to rest for 10 minutes for fluffier pancakes. Customize by adding mix-ins like chocolate chips or fruits.