Almond Flour Cottage Cheese Pancakes
These FLUFFY Almond Flour Cottage Cheese Pancakes are a low-carb yet delicious way to start your day. Made with simple, wholesome ingredients, they are sure to please your entire family. The pancakes are topped with a dreamy blueberry compote. You won't miss the all-purpose flour!
Ingredients
Wet Ingredients
- 2 eggs
- ¼ cup cottage cheese
- ¼ cup milk any kind
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
- 2 teaspoon orange zest (from ½ orange)
Dry Ingredients
- 1 ¼ cup super fine almond flour
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
Blueberry Compote
- 1 cup blueberries
- 1 tablespoon orange juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- ⅛ teaspoon kosher salt
- Pure maple syrup as much as you want!
Instructions
- Mix the batter: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together all the wet ingredients until smooth and well combined. Add the dry ingredients and gently fold them in using a spatula until just incorporated. Let the batter rest for at least 10 minutes to thicken and allow the almond flour to hydrate.
- Make the blueberry compote: While the batter rests, combine the blueberries, vanilla extract, lemon juice, and orange juice in a small saucepan over medium heat. You can add maple syrup to sweeten the compote now, save it for drizzling later — or do both! Cook for 10–15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the berries break down and the sauce thickens. Remove from heat and set aside.
- Cook the pancakes: Heat a large skillet over medium-low heat. Add a little butter or olive oil (or both) to coat the pan. Using a ¼ cup measuring scoop, pour the batter into the pan. Cook for 2–3 minutes, until bubbles form around the edges and the bottoms are golden. Flip and cook for another 2 minutes, or until cooked through. Repeat with the remaining batter, adjusting the heat as needed to prevent burning.
- Serve and enjoy: Stack the pancakes on a plate and spoon over the warm blueberry compote. Finish with an extra drizzle of maple syrup if you’d like.