Description
These Apple and Cottage Cheese Pancakes are light, fluffy, and packed with wholesome ingredients. Combining the natural sweetness of grated apples with the creamy tang of cottage cheese, these pancakes offer a nutritious twist on a breakfast classic. The batter is gently folded with whipped egg whites for an airy texture, then sautéed to golden perfection, making them an ideal morning treat or brunch option.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 4 eggs (whites and yolks separated)
- 1 ¼ cup all purpose flour
- 3 medium apples, peeled, cored and grated
- 1 cup small curd cottage cheese
- 1 Tbsp honey
- ¼ tsp cinnamon
- 1 pinch salt
For Cooking
- Grapeseed oil or extra light olive oil for sautéing, about 2-3 Tbsp
For Serving (Optional)
- Powdered sugar for dusting
- Sour cream or your favorite jam
Instructions
- Prepare the Batter: In a large bowl, combine 1 ¼ cup of flour, the 4 egg yolks, grated apples, 1 cup cottage cheese, 1 tablespoon honey, ¼ teaspoon cinnamon, and a pinch of salt. Stir these ingredients together until they are well blended to form a smooth batter.
- Whip Egg Whites: In a separate clean bowl, beat the 4 egg whites at high speed for about 1.5 minutes until they become foamy and soft peaks form. This step is crucial as it adds lightness to the pancakes.
- Fold Egg Whites into Batter: Gently fold the whipped egg whites into the main batter using a spatula. Fold carefully to keep as much air in the mixture as possible, creating a fluffy texture.
- Preheat the Skillet: Add 2 to 3 tablespoons of grapeseed or extra light olive oil to a large nonstick skillet and heat it over medium-high heat. The oil should be hot enough to sizzle the batter but not smoke.
- Cook the Pancakes: Spoon tablespoon-sized portions of batter onto the hot skillet, pressing down slightly to spread them into small pancakes. Sauté each pancake for 3 to 4 minutes per side, or until both sides are golden brown and cooked through.
- Serve: Remove pancakes from the skillet and serve warm. Optionally dust with powdered sugar and accompany with sour cream or your favorite jam. Enjoy your delicious apple and cottage cheese pancakes!
Notes
- For best results, separate eggs carefully and ensure no yolk contaminates the whites before whipping.
- Use firm, tart apples like Granny Smith for a balanced sweetness and texture.
- Gently folding the egg whites prevents deflating the batter, yielding fluffier pancakes.
- You can adjust the oil amount or use a nonstick spray for a lighter cooking method.
- These pancakes freeze well; reheat in a toaster or skillet for a quick breakfast.
