Cottage cheese pancakes are easy to make. They contain a lot of the nutrients which support good bone health.
Eating foods that contain calcium and protein can help to build strong bones. This can help to prevent fractures and keep you active for longer.
So let's dive in.
What are the benefits of cottage cheese?
Cottage cheese has a mild flavour and is made of curds. It has many health benefits:
High in protein - preserves bone and muscle mass
Contains the protein casein that can help with muscle repair
High in calcium - for strong bones
Lower in fat and saturated fat than other cheeses
Vitamin K2 - for bone building and healing
A great way to enjoy cottage cheese is in pancakes.
How to make cottage cheese pancakes
They are surprisingly tasty and easy to make. The trick is to blend the cottage cheese to get rid of the lumps and reveal a smooth pancake batter.
Ingredients
To make 8 pancakes you will need:
4 eggs, 400g cottage cheese, 56g of rapeseed oil (or any other plain oil), 1 tbsp baking powder and, 125g self-raising flour.
For a sweet pancake, you can add some vanilla essence or sugar to your taste.
Method
In a bowl, put the wet ingredients, then add the dry. Mix until combined.
Heat a pan to medium heat. Add 2 heaped tablespoons of mixture and spread into a pancake shape. Fry on medium heat. Only turn when it's crispy.
Serve with yogurt and fresh fruit, or it's delicious with scrambled eggs and a little maple syrup.