These red velvet cottage cheese pancakes are a high-protein twist on a classic breakfast favorite. With their moist texture and vibrant color, they make for an indulgent breakfast that is sure to impress at any weekend brunch.
The addition of cottage cheese not only boosts the protein content but also enhances the pancakes’ fluffiness. Topped with a creamy cream cheese drizzle, these pancakes are a crowd pleaser that everyone will love.
Delicious Red Velvet Pancakes with Cream Cheese Drizzle
These pancakes are rich in flavor and packed with protein, making them a perfect choice for a satisfying breakfast. The recipe takes about 30 minutes from start to finish and serves 4 people.
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cottage cheese
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon red food coloring
- Pinch of salt
- For the Cream Cheese Drizzle:
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the Cream Cheese Drizzle: In a bowl, mix the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth. Set aside.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the cottage cheese, buttermilk, eggs, sugar, cocoa powder, red food coloring, and vanilla extract. Mix until well combined.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined. Do not overmix; a few lumps are okay.
- Cook the Pancakes: Heat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat. Pour 1/4 cup of batter for each pancake onto the skillet. Cook until bubbles form on the surface, then flip and cook until golden brown on the other side.
- Serve: Stack the pancakes on plates and drizzle with the cream cheese mixture. Enjoy warm.
Cook and Prep Times
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
Nutrition Information
- Servings: 4 pancakes
- Calories: 320kcal
- Fat: 10g
- Protein: 12g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
