Cottage Cheese Protein Chocolate Mint Pancakes
These chocolate mint pancakes make a deliciously special breakfast with a soft texture and refreshing flavor. They are easy to enjoy for weekend mornings or family gatherings.
Ingredients
For The Pancakes
- 1 cup Cottage Cheese
- 2 large Eggs
- 3/4 cup Oat Flour
- 1/4 cup Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
- 1 scoop Chocolate Protein Powder
- 1/3 cup Milk
- 1 tablespoon Maple Syrup
- 1/4 teaspoon Peppermint Extract
- 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
- 1/4 teaspoon Fine Salt
- 2 tablespoons Mini Dark Chocolate Chips
For The Mint Yogurt Topping
- 3/4 cup Plain Greek Yogurt
- 1 tablespoon Maple Syrup
- 1/8 teaspoon Peppermint Extract
- 1 tablespoon Mini Dark Chocolate Chips
Equipment
- blender
- skillet
Instructions
- Blend the cottage cheese, eggs, milk, maple syrup, and peppermint extract until completely smooth.
- Whisk the oat flour, cocoa powder, protein powder, baking powder, and salt together. Stir in the blended mixture, then fold in the chocolate chips.
- Mix the Greek yogurt, maple syrup, and peppermint extract in a small bowl. Keep the mint flavor subtle because peppermint extract is concentrated.
- Cook the pancakes in a lightly greased skillet over medium-low heat. Use 1/4 cup batter per pancake and cook until bubbles appear.
- Flip and cook for 1 to 2 minutes more, taking care not to overcook the chocolate pancakes.
- Serve with the mint yogurt topping and extra chocolate chips.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 323kcalCarbohydrates: 33gProtein: 24gFat: 10g