Gluten Free Cottage Cheese Pancakes
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These Gluten-Free Cottage Cheese Pancakes are light, fluffy, and a little tangy from the cottage cheese, with a texture that feels extra tender compared to traditional pancakes. They’re simple to whip up and make a stack that’s just as good for a slow weekend breakfast as it is for meal prep during the week.
I love sneaking cottage cheese into my recipes—like my pumpkin muffins, blueberry muffins, or even my savory cottage cheese muffins—and these pancakes are another delicious way to use it. They’re simple, versatile, and the kind of recipe you’ll want to keep in your regular rotation.
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These are the best pancakes I’ve had since being gluten free- maybe even better than before I was gluten free! I half the recipe and it turns out perfect for me.
Lisa
How To Make
In a mixing bowl, add in eggs and whisk well. Then, add in cottage cheese, maple syrup, and almond milk.

Next, add in oat flour, salt, baking powder, and baking soda. Fold until a thick batter is formed.

Add batter to the greased skillet and cook until bubbles form on the outer edges. Flip and cook for an additional 2 minutes.


Serve with yogurt, blueberries and maple syrup.

How to Serve
Cottage cheese pancakes are best served warm and fluffy, stacked high with your favorite toppings. Try them with a spoonful of my chia jam for a fruity twist, a drizzle of whipped honey for extra sweetness, or even alongside a cozy tiramisu or banana bread latte for the ultimate breakfast moment.
How to Store
Store leftover pancakes in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days, or freeze with parchment between layers for up to 2 months. Reheat in a skillet or toaster until warm and golden again. They’re just as meal-prep friendly as my overnight oats or cheesecake jars—perfect to make ahead and enjoy all week.

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Gluten Free Cottage Cheese Pancakes
Ingredients
pancakes
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup low fat or regular cottage cheese (I used good culture)
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- 1/2 cup almond milk (or any other milk of choice)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1.5 cups oat flour (may sub a gluten free 1:1 flour blend or all purpose flour)
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
toppings
- blueberries
- yogurt
- maple syrup
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, add in eggs and whisk well.
- Then, add in cottage cheese, maple syrup, vanilla extract and almond milk.
- Next, add in oat flour, salt, baking powder, and baking soda. Fold until a thick batter is formed.
- Preheat a skillet and grease with non-stick spray or butter.
- Then, add 1/4 cup of batter to the greased pan and cook until bubbles form on the outer edges, about 2-3 minutes. Flip and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
- Serve with yogurt, blueberries and maple syrup.
Notes
- Blend for smoothness: If you prefer a silky batter, blend the cottage cheese with the wet ingredients before mixing. This removes any curds and makes the pancakes extra fluffy.
- Don’t overmix: Once you add the dry ingredients, gently fold until just combined to keep the pancakes light.
- Cook low and slow: Use medium-low heat so the inside cooks through without burning the outside.
- Use the right pan: A nonstick skillet or well-seasoned griddle works best for even cooking and easy flipping.
- Get creative with toppings: Maple syrup and fruit are classics, but try spreading with chia jam, whipped honey, or even a spoonful of yogurt.



These are THE BEST! I love your recipes
so happy to hear you’re enjoying them!
Will normal gluten free all-purpose flour work or does it have to be oat flour? 😊
yes! you can use a 1:1 gluten free flour blend
I’d love to make this! Where can I find the nutritional information?
Hi natalie! I do not provide macros for my recipes since my page is about enjoying food without the numbers! but there are TONS of free macro calculators on google and it only takes a few minutes!
These were SO good. Any suggestion for how long they’ll keep in the fridge?
so happy you enjoyed them! 3-4 days, can also be frozen!
I tried them with Almond Flour. They do not look like my traditional pancakes but they taste so yummy!
Hi marcie! oh i’m glad they still worked with almond flour, it’s typically not a 1:1 swap for oat flour so i’m pleased to hear that! xx
These are the best pancakes I’ve had since being gluten free- maybe even better than before I was gluten free! I half the recipe and it turns out perfect for me.
amazing! so happy to hear it! xx
Can you please share the nutritional information for this recipe? Thanks
Unfortunately since I am not a registered nutritionist, I don’t have the credentials share macros. However there are tons of free macro calculators on google such as MyFitnessPal! I hope that helps!
These were fantastic! I used Bob’s Red Mill Peleo flour and almond milk and they turned out fluffy and delicious!
They’re delicious.
However mine turned out too thick and were not cooked on the inside. Not sure how to thin it out at the end.
I love this recipe. I use my mini waffle iron. Cooks pretty fast and makes about 10. I add fresh sliced strawberries, bananas & blueberries for topping. Also cacao nibs & coco whip. Delicious
YUM!
Sounds so good! Thanks for sharing!
I make these according to recipe and love that they are as healthy as they are yummy!
This is the BEST pancake recipe ever. I use it every time!!!!
this makes me incredibly happy!! so glad you enjoying it!!
I make gluten-free pancakes all the time… thought I’d try this one as I had some cottage cheese to use up….used 1:1 GF flour and doubled the recipe to feed 4 people. After mixing, the batter was crazy thick? I added more almond milk to loosen it up, but still very doughy and when “cooked,” a few pancakes raw in the middle. The taste was quite good, but I’d cut the flour by 1/3 next time… ?
Hi there! Thank you so much for trying the recipe and for taking the time to share your feedback — I really appreciate it.
The batter for these pancakes is meant to be a little thicker than traditional pancake batter because the cottage cheese and oat flour create a heartier texture. When using a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend, the batter can become even thicker since those blends often contain gums and starches that absorb more liquid than oat flour. That could also explain why they stayed a bit doughy in the center.
If using a 1:1 gluten-free flour, I recommend either slightly reducing the flour or adding a bit more milk to loosen the batter so it spreads more easily in the pan. Cooking them a little lower and slower can also help them cook through evenly.
I’m so glad to hear you still enjoyed the flavor! Thanks again for trying the recipe — it’s always helpful to hear how different swaps work for others. 😊
Great texture and comes out exactly as the recipe says. Toddler approved too.
so happy to hear it!