Description
Strawberry Vanilla Cottage Cheese Pancake Bites are soft, fluffy mini pancakes baked with creamy cottage cheese, fresh strawberries, and vanilla. They make an easy breakfast or snack and can be prepared ahead for busy mornings.
Ingredients
1 cup cottage cheese
2 large eggs
¼ cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
¾ cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
2 tablespoons granulated sugar or maple syrup
⅛ teaspoon salt
¾ cup fresh strawberries, finely chopped
Cooking spray or butter, for greasing
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 24-cup mini muffin pan.
2. Whisk together the cottage cheese, eggs, milk, vanilla extract, and sugar or maple syrup until combined. Blend the mixture first if you prefer a smoother texture.
3. In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt.
4. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and stir gently until just combined. Do not overmix.
5. Fold in the finely chopped strawberries.
6. Spoon the batter into the prepared mini muffin cups, filling each about three-quarters full.
7. Bake for 15–18 minutes, or until lightly golden and set in the center. A toothpick should come out without wet batter.
8. Let the bites cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then carefully transfer them to a wire rack.
9. Serve warm or cool completely before storing.
Notes
Chop strawberries finely and drain excess moisture to help prevent soggy bites.
Avoid overmixing the batter, which can make the bites dense.
For a smoother texture, blend the cottage cheese with the wet ingredients.
Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Freeze cooled bites for up to 2 months for best quality.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 18
- Cuisine: American-inspired