I’m all for easy breakfast recipes, and getting the kids to eat these protein blueberry pancakes is as simple as dropping a “Frozen” reference.
(Are your kids obsessed with Frozen, too? Check out our Frozen-inspired preschool unit study for fun ideas after the pancakes are consumed.)
I was originally inspired to make these protein blueberry pancakes after the kids had developed a strong affection for Kira Whitley’s song “My Favourite Day” which starts off with “My favourite day starts with blueberry pancakes, bananas on top, syrup, too.” (They love it so much, we even made a yoga video to go along with our review of her CD, How to be a Cloud.)
However, I didn’t coat the blueberries in flour like I normally do (like when making our blueberry muffins), so the batter took on this gorgeous light blue hue — making these Frozen-inspired blueberry pancakes!
The kids loved that these pancakes were just like their new favourite song, and they looked like something Elsa would eat. (Not that blueberry pancakes and maple syrup are a hard sell…)
Personally, I love how much protein is packed into these blueberry pancakes, and how you cannot tell the difference from regular pancakes. They can turn out a big “eggy” tasting depending on the size of your eggs, so just adjust to taste. This is such an easy breakfast recipe, and you can easily adapt it in so many ways!
Protein Blueberry Pancakes Recipe
- 1-1.5 cup “quick oats” oatmeal
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 3-4 eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1/2 cup blueberries (preferably frozen)
Blend oatmeal, cottage cheese, and eggs to achieve a uniform “pancake batter” consistency, adding more or less oatmeal to achieve your desired consistency.
Stir in vanilla and blueberries, the batter will take on the colour from the blueberries on their own, you don’t need to break them.
Cook in a preheated ceramic frying pan if you have one (they don’t require oil) or use your preferred pan with as little oil or butter as possible.
Flip pancakes when tiny bubbles appear all over the top of the surface, or the pancake has visibly thickened — the “ready to flip” signs change based on the thickness of the batter and type of frying pan.
Cook thoroughly on both sides and serve while warm! I love our Cut ‘n Roll Slicer from Montessori Services for letting the kids easily cut their own pancakes… and I’ll admit to using it, too.
You can use this basic protein pancake recipe to make any variation of protein pancakes — from chocolate chip to mango! You can even add sprinkles! Whatever works to get the kids excited to eat them, because for the teaspoon of indulgence, you can be happy that they are getting a protein-packed breakfast.
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Protein-Packed Blueberry Pancakes
Ingredients
- 1-1.5 cup "quick oats" oatmeal
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 4 eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1/2 cup blueberries (preferably frozen)
Instructions
Blend oatmeal, cottage cheese, and eggs to achieve a uniform "pancake batter" consistency, adding more or less oatmeal to achieve your desired consistency.
Stir in vanilla and blueberries, the batter will take on the colour from the blueberries on their own, you don't need to break them.
Cook in a preheated ceramic frying pan if you have one (they don't require oil) or use your preferred pan with as little oil or butter as possible.
Flip pancakes when tiny bubbles appear all over the top of the surface, or the pancake has visibly thickened -- the "ready to flip" signs change based on the thickness of the batter and type of frying pan.
Cook thoroughly on both sides and serve while warm!
Diana Rambles says
March 18, 2015 at 10:30 pmDelish!!!
Jennifer Tammy says
June 13, 2015 at 1:58 amThanks! 🙂
Cheri at Fabric and Memories says
March 19, 2015 at 11:46 amvisiting from all things thursday linky…great idea! Back in the day I used to toss in chocolate chips and my kids loved them!
Jennifer Tammy says
June 13, 2015 at 1:55 amOoh, yes those would be a special treat!
Christy says
March 23, 2015 at 8:57 pmI love the blueberry/banana combo! Yum! Thank you for sharing with Idea Box link party! Can’t wait to see what you have to share with us next time!
Jennifer Tammy says
June 13, 2015 at 1:36 amThank you, Christy!
KerI says
March 24, 2015 at 9:47 amThese look so delicious!!! Thanks for linking with Tuesday Talk!
Jennifer Tammy says
June 13, 2015 at 1:35 amThank you, Keri!
Stephanie says
March 24, 2015 at 11:38 amIt’s official, my mouth is watering! I can’t wait to try these. Thank you!
Jennifer Tammy says
June 13, 2015 at 1:33 amThanks, Stepanie – I hope you like them!
brenley says
March 26, 2015 at 9:28 amI am going to have to try these!! 🙂 Pinning for later! Thanks for sharing on Growing in Grace!
Jennifer Tammy says
June 13, 2015 at 1:26 amThanks for stopping by 🙂
Laura@ baking in pyjamas says
March 31, 2015 at 6:50 amThis stack looks amazing, I could dig in right now! Thanks for linking up to Sweet and Savoury Sunday, stop by and link up again. Have a great day!!
Jennifer Tammy says
June 13, 2015 at 1:16 amThank you 🙂