Apple Cider Cottage Cheese Pancakes

These Cottage Cheese Pancakes with Apple Cider Syrup are soft, fluffy, and high in protein — the ultimate cozy fall breakfast. The pancakes get their rich, creamy texture from blended cottage cheese, while the homemade apple cider syrup adds that warm, spiced sweetness that makes every bite taste like fall.

Ingredients

Pancakes

• 1 cup cottage cheese

• 2 eggs

• ⅓ cup almond flour

• ⅓ cup oat flour

• 1 tsp baking powder

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• 1 tbsp maple syrup (optional, for light sweetness)

• ½ tsp cinnamon

• Pinch of salt

Apple Cider Syrup

• 1 cup apple cider

• 1 tbsp maple syrup (or coconut sugar)

• ½ tsp cinnamon

• ¼ tsp nutmeg

• 1 tsp arrowroot starch (or cornstarch) mixed with 1 tbsp water

• ½ tsp vanilla extract

• Pinch of salt

Instructions

1. Make the Apple Cider Syrup

In a small saucepan, combine apple cider, maple syrup, cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla, and salt. Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat.
Whisk in the arrowroot slurry (starch + water) and stir until the syrup thickens, about 3–5 minutes.
Remove from heat and let it cool slightly — it will thicken more as it sits.

2. Blend the Pancake Batter

In a blender, add cottage cheese, eggs, almond flour, oat flour, baking powder, vanilla, maple syrup, cinnamon, and salt.
Blend until smooth and creamy. Let the batter rest for 5 minutes to thicken slightly.

3. Cook the Pancakes

Heat a nonstick skillet over medium heat with a touch of butter or coconut oil.
Pour about ¼ cup of batter per pancake. Cook until bubbles form and edges set (2–3 minutes), then flip and cook another 1–2 minutes until golden.

4. Serve

Stack pancakes and drizzle generously with warm apple cider syrup.
Top with sliced apples, crushed pecans, or a dollop of Greek yogurt for extra protein.

Why You’ll Love These

• High-protein + gluten-free

• Warm, cozy apple cider flavor

• Perfect for meal prep or weekend brunch

• A fall twist on a breakfast classic

✨ These Cottage Cheese Pancakes with Apple Cider Syrup are fluffy, flavorful, and full of fall goodness — proof that healthy eating can still taste like comfort food.