GF Protein Pancakes

Pancakes remind me of lazy weekend brunches, bottomless cups of coffee, and pajamas. The pajamas come in handy here because pancakes also make me super sleepy! One short stack will zap any energy I have and ensure that my couch has a very defined Katie-shaped imprint on it by the end of the day.

I recently heard about making pancakes with cottage cheese. My first reaction? EW - that's disgusting! But, on a recent road trip, I gave in to a pancake craving and indulged myself. They were soooooo delicious! This was promptly followed by a nap in the car, and a lack of energy for the rest of the day. I figured the cottage cheese pancakes were worth a shot. And, guess what? They were AMAZING! Even my skeptical husband agreed that they were great. I even disclosed the ingredients before he tried them...

GF Protein Pancakes
1/4 C gluten-free oats (I found these at Trader Joe's)
1/4 C cottage cheese
2 egg whites
1/4 t baking powder
1/4 t vanilla extract
pinch of cinnamon

Directions:  Blend all ingredients in a blender or food processor until smooth. Heat a nonstick griddle or pan over medium-high heat. Pour batter onto the griddle to form two pancakes. Cook until bubbles start to form on the top - about 2-3 minutes. Flip and cook other side until done. These are great topped with berries and a drizzle of honey!