When most people think of pancakes, they think light, fluffy and dessert-like weekend treat rather than a healthy and filling morning meal. While for the most part that holds true, these hotcakes break that mold (while still being very tasty, of course). Not only are they packed with protein, fiber and omega 3 fatty acids, but they are truly easy to make. All ingredients are thrown right into the blender and from there go right to the griddle (or pan). No bowls or whisks required! Simply add the following to your blender:
1 c fat free cottage cheese
1 c oatmeal (quick cooking or original)
3 eggs (or 6 egg whites or equivalent egg substitute)
1/4 c ground flax seed (aka flax meal)
1 T sugar
1t cinnamon
1t vanilla
Now liquify until you have a consistent, runny batter. I cook these on my non-stick griddle at a temp of 325F. This is slightly cooler than I would use for other pancakes. This is due to the thicker consistency. You don't want the outside to cook too quickly as these need a longer cooking period than most pancakes. If you take them off too soon they will remain mushy inside. That's really the only tricky part to these.
While the pancakes are cooking (before you flip them) you can sprinkle with nuts or berries for an extra nutritional and flavorful boost. Pecans and blueberries are my personal favorites, but as always I encourage you to experiment to see what suits your palate.
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