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C. Motter Cindy

Lemon Blueberry Cottage Cheese Pancake Bites Recipe for Easy Breakfasts

Light, fluffy, and protein-packed muffin-tin pancakes bursting with bright lemon and juicy blueberries — a quick, kid-friendly breakfast that's easy to make and even easier to love.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 17 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 12 pieces
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 145

Ingredients
  

Wet Ingredients
  • 1 cup cottage cheese full fat or low fat, room temperature
  • 2 large eggs room temperature
  • 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tsp lemon zest from 1 medium lemon
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 tbsp honey or maple syrup adjust to taste
Dry Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour or 1:1 gluten-free blend
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
Add-Ins
  • 1 cup blueberries fresh or frozen (do not thaw)
  • 1 tbsp melted butter or coconut oil for greasing the muffin tin

Equipment

  • Muffin tin
  • Mixing bowl
  • - Whisk
  • Cookie Scoop
  • wire cooling rack

Method
 

Prepare the Oven and Pan
  1. In a medium bowl, combine the cottage cheese, eggs, lemon juice, lemon zest, vanilla extract, and honey (or maple syrup). Whisk vigorously until the cottage cheese is mostly broken down and the mixture is smooth. A few tiny curds are acceptable for texture.
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt to evenly distribute the leavening agents.
  3. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Using a spatula, fold gently until just combined — do not overmix. Batter will be thick but scoopable. A few lumps are fine.
  4. Gently fold in the blueberries, being careful not to crush them. If using frozen, keep them frozen to avoid bleeding color into the batter.
  5. Use a cookie scoop or tablespoon to evenly divide the batter among the 12 prepared muffin cups, filling each about three-quarters full.
  6. Bake for 15 to 18 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center of a bite comes out clean.
  7. Allow the pancake bites to cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then carefully transfer them to a wire cooling rack. Serve warm with maple syrup, Greek yogurt, or a dusting of powdered sugar.

Nutrition

Calories: 145kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 7gFat: 4g

Notes

Storage: Keep in an airtight container lined with paper towels in the fridge for up to 4 days. Freeze for up to 3 months — thaw at room temperature or reheat in the oven at 300°F for 5–7 minutes, or in the air fryer at 325°F for 3–4 minutes for best texture. For a keto version: replace flour with 1/3 cup almond flour and use 2 tbsp erythritol. For extra protein: add 1 scoop vanilla protein powder and reduce flour to 1/3 cup. Do not overmix batter — this ensures tender, fluffy bites. Use room temperature eggs and cottage cheese for even mixing.
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