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A stack of golden brown pumpkin spice cottage cheese pancakes topped with maple syrup and a dollop of yogurt.

Pumpkin Spice Cottage Cheese Pancakes

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 285
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup low -fat cottage cheese
  • 1/2 cup canned pumpkin puree
  • 2 large egg s
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup
  • 1 cup all -purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1.5 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
  • 1/4 teaspoon sal t
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter for cooking

Method
 

  1. In a blender, process the cottage cheese, pumpkin puree, eggs, vanilla extract, and maple syrup until the mixture is smooth and no curds remain.
  2. In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, pumpkin pie spice, and salt until evenly distributed.
  3. Pour the blended wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir with a spatula until just combined; avoid overmixing to maintain texture.
  4. Preheat a non-stick griddle or large skillet over medium heat and lightly coat with butter.
  5. Ladle approximately 1/4 cup of batter per pancake onto the hot surface.
  6. Cook for 2-3 minutes until bubbles form on the surface and the edges appear set.
  7. Flip the pancakes carefully and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
  8. Transfer to a plate and serve warm with maple syrup or Greek yogurt.