Blueberry protein pancakes are a great way to start your day. They are full of fiber, protein, and most importantly, flavor.
The concept of food holidays is on my list of top 10 favorite inventions, right next to celebrating half birthdays. Speaking of half birthdays, mine is tomorrow. I expect cards and gifts... haha I kid I kid...
But really, food holidays are so fun!
Celebrating an otherwise normal day with food?! Don't mind if I do.
National Blueberry Pancake Day? Consider it done!
We all know about my love of pancakes, and to say "I like blueberries" would be the biggest understatement of the year.
So celebrate we will -- Happy Blueberry Pancake Day!!
These blueberry protein pancakes are quite simple. You just blend together the pancake ingredients and stir in some blueberries.
If you've never made my protein pancakes, you might find the ingredients list a little bizarre. However, I need you to trust me that these pancakes are delish! Even if you are not a fan of cottage cheese, you will not detect it in these pancakes. They just taste like pancakes.
For this blueberry pancake version, I added a little lemon juice because it really brings out the blueberry flavor. It's not mandatory but it sure is good {I made versions with and without, and I liked the lemon version a little better}.
I like extra blueberries in my pancakes because, like I said, I love blueberries.
Blueberries add tons of flavor without added sugar. Did I mention that blueberries are packed with antioxidants, fiber, and wonderfulness? Yeah, blueberries are super heroes. Delightful, tasty super heroes.
These blueberry protein pancakes are one of the best ways to start your day. They are full of fiber, protein, and most importantly, flavor.
If you need a little extra sweetness, I recommend a touch of real maple syrup. Maybe a little pat of butter on top, too.
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So celebrate this wonderful food holiday with a batch of these Blueberry Protein Pancakes and call me tomorrow to wish me happy half birthday to tell me how delicious these are 😉
Blueberry Protein Pancakes
Ingredients
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1 cup oats old fashioned or quick
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 cup blueberries
- 2 tsp coconut oil optional
- maple syrup and/or butter for serving
Instructions
- Put the eggs, cottage cheese, oats, and baking powder in a food processor or blend. Blend until completely combined. Stir in blueberries, and let sit for about 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, heat a skillet over medium heat. Add oil and let melt {or use a non-stick skillet or griddle}. Pour pancake batter {about 1/3 cup} into the skillet and cook until little bubbles form on pancake surface - this should take about 2 minutes. Flip pancake and cook another few minutes until pancake is done.
- Repeat with remaining batter. Serve warm with optional maple syrup and/or butter. Enjoy!
Notes
*Nutrition Facts are calculated using coconut oil
*Makes 8 pancakes.
Meme
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Shashi at RunninSrilankan says
Yes to celebrating a food holiday - specially when pancakes are involved! Love your use of cottage cheese in these beauts!
Meme says
Right?! Food holidays are the best 🙂 And I love how the cottage cheese adds protein!
Rebecca @BeTrulyNourished says
I'm with you, food holidays are holidays to live for! These look delicious & love that they're higher in protein as I get stuffed on pancakes, then starving after a few short hours
Meme says
Exactly, Rebecca! Food holidays are the best! These pancakes are in regular rotation for breakfast because they are delicious but keep me full for hours! I have made multiple versions -- I just can't get enough 😉
Jessica @ Nutritioulicious says
I think you know how much I love food holidays! I must have missed this one though. We made pancakes with frozen blueberry syrup just the other day in honor of the snow day we had mid-week. Love them!
Meme says
Our mutual love of food holidays is one of the reasons we must be friends, Jessica 😉
Frozen blueberry syrup sounds like an incredible way to enjoy a snow day morning! Yum!!
Jessica @ Nutritioulicious says
btw, i just had to tell you, we've been making these pancakes a bunch and they are a HIT in our house!! the girls love them (as do my husband and I!)
Meme says
ahh!! that is awesome! I love that y'all are enjoying them. I eat them daily 🙂
Julie @ RDelicious Kitchen says
happy half birthday! Sooooo .. I kind of made a double batch of these last night.. excited for some for breakfast tomorrow!
Meme says
Ah Thanks Julie!! Haha I love it! I hope you enjoy them. I doubled the batch too and put them in the freezer. Such an easy, quick, and filling breakfast! xo
patricia says
This looks great cant wait to try it, however is there a way to get a lower fat content on this recipe? I need more protein also low fat thanks
Meme says
Thanks Patricia! You can leave out the coconut oil -- that will definitely help cut back on the fat. Also, you could use reduced-fat cottage cheese {but make sure that it doesn't have added sugar}. Hope that helps! Enjoy 🙂
Mary Ann says
These are sooooo tasty! I didn't have lemon juice so I put just a touch of lemon curd on them - Yummy!
Meme says
SO happy you enjoyed them!!! I love the idea to top them with lemon curd!