Can I use a different cooking oil?

Yes you may. I would recommend canola, vegetable oil or margarine as good alternatives. These won’t give as good of flavor but they also won’t give a bad taste to the pancakes.

Do I have to add the cinnamon and pumpkin spice?

Definitely not. This is totally optional and is simply to add interest and flavor. If it’s not for you, simply omit. You can successfully omit the pumpkin as well if it's not in the house that morning!

Can I make the batter ahead of time?

Unfortunately not. Letting this batter sit for more than an hour or so will result in dense pancakes that don’t rise the way they should. However, as stated above, cooking them ahead of time and warming them in the toaster is an excellent option if you need a meal that is prepped before hand.

Pumpkin Cottage Cheese Pancakes

Description

I am not typically a pancake fan but these Pumpkin Cottage Cheese Pancakes are so perfectly fluffy, soft and with a touch of cinnamon they are impossible to resist. They are loaded with protein and easy to make ahead of time to be warmed up as needed, making them a quick and filling breakfast for those rushed mornings.

Ingredients

Scale

1 cup (8 oz) cottage cheese

½ cup (5.5 oz) pumpkin puree*

2 tablespoons (15 ml) milk

3 large eggs

1 cup (160g) all purpose flour

2 tablespoons white sugar

2 teaspoons baking powder

½ teaspoon cinnamon

½ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice

Butter for frying

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Instructions

In a medium mixing bowl mix the cottage cheese, pumpkin puree, milk and eggs until well combined. Add the flour, baking powder sugar and spices and mix until just combined. Do not over mix.
Place 1 tablespoon of butter in your cast iron skillet or frying pan and warm over medium-low heat until butter is bubbling and hot.
Spoon about a ¼ cup of batter into the skillet to form 3 or 4 pancakes (depending on the size of your skillet). Spread the batter out with each scoop so that it is about ½” thick. Cook on each side until they are golden brown. Repeat with all batter.
Serve immediately with maple syrup or your choice of toppings.*

*All nutritional information is an estimation only. Exact nutritional value depends on exact amounts and ingredients used.

Notes

1. Do not use pre-spiced pumpkin puree. The ingredients label should read pumpkin only.

2. If you are freezing the pancakes, allow them to cool completely before placing in an airtight container or ziplock bag to freeze.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Breakfast
Method: Cook Top
Cuisine: American