Cottage Cheese Protein Ube Coconut Pancakes

These ube coconut pancakes are one of my favorite ways to start the day. They have a soft, fluffy texture and a pretty purple color that makes breakfast feel a little more fun.

The secret here is the cottage cheese. It blends right into the batter and keeps the pancakes moist and tender without any lumps.

It also makes these pancakes high protein, so they keep you full for a good while. That is always a nice bonus for a morning meal.

The ube gives a mild, sweet flavor that goes really well with the shredded coconut in the topping. I love the marbled yogurt on top too.

Give them a try when you want something a bit different from your usual pancakes.

Why I Love This Recipe

High-Protein Breakfast – Cottage cheese, eggs, protein powder, and Greek yogurt make these pancakes especially satisfying.

Sweet Ube Flavor – Ube puree and extract create a fragrant, lightly sweet flavor with a beautiful purple color.

Soft, Fluffy Texture – Blending the cottage cheese creates tender pancakes without noticeable curds.

Creamy Coconut Topping – Marbled ube coconut yogurt adds cool creaminess and a delicate tropical finish.

The Ingredients

For The Pancakes

• 1 cup Cottage Cheese
• 2 large Eggs
• 1 cup Oat Flour
• 1 scoop Vanilla Protein Powder
• 1/4 cup Milk
• 2 tablespoons Ube Puree
• 1/2 teaspoon Ube Extract
• 1 tablespoon Maple Syrup
• 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
• 1/4 teaspoon Fine Salt

For The Topping

• 3/4 cup Plain Greek Yogurt
• 1 tablespoon Maple Syrup
• 1/4 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
• 2 tablespoons Unsweetened Shredded Coconut
• 1 tablespoon Ube Puree

How to Make This Recipe

Step 1

Blend the cottage cheese, eggs, milk, ube puree, ube extract, maple syrup, and vanilla until smooth and evenly colored.

Step 2

Whisk the oat flour, protein powder, baking powder, and salt in a bowl. Stir in the blended mixture until just combined.

Step 3

Mix the Greek yogurt, maple syrup, vanilla, and shredded coconut in a small bowl. Swirl in the ube puree without fully blending it for a marbled finish.

Step 4

Heat a lightly greased skillet over medium-low heat. Cook the pancakes in 1/4-cup portions until the tops are bubbly and the edges look dry.

Step 5

Flip and cook for 1 to 2 minutes more. Avoid high heat because the purple batter can brown before the center is done.

Step 6

Serve the pancakes with the marbled ube coconut yogurt.

Quick Tips

Blend Until Completely Smooth

Blend the cottage cheese, eggs, milk, ube puree, ube extract, and maple syrup until no cottage cheese curds remain. This gives the pancakes an even purple color and keeps the texture creamy instead of lumpy.

Scrape down the sides of the blender once if needed, then blend again briefly so the ube is spread evenly through the wet mixture.

Let The Batter Rest Briefly

After stirring the wet and dry mixtures together, let the batter sit for 5 minutes. The oat flour and protein powder will absorb some of the liquid, which helps the pancakes hold their shape in the skillet.

The cottage cheese and protein powder make these pancakes protein-rich, but they can also make the batter thicken as it rests. If it becomes difficult to scoop, stir in milk 1 teaspoon at a time.

Keep The Batter Slightly Thick

The batter should slowly spread when you scoop it into the skillet, but it should not run like crepe batter. A thick batter helps these smaller pancakes stay fluffy and makes them easier to flip.

If the batter is too thin, add 1 teaspoon of oat flour and wait a minute before adding more. If it is too thick, loosen it with a small splash of milk.

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Quick Answers

Can I use ube powder instead of ube puree?

Yes, but ube powder is more concentrated and absorbs more liquid than puree. Start with a small amount of powder, then add a splash of milk if the batter becomes too thick to pour easily.