Creamy Cheese, Whole Grains Make Flapjacks Both Ultrasatisfying and More Complex
The blender also allowed us to pulverize oats and incorporate them into the formula: Replacing white flour with a mixture of the oats and whole-wheat flour both amped up the fiber content of the cakes and added subtle nuttiness. Combining Greek yogurt with fruit, jam, or nuts creates a sweet, protein-rich topping.
Cottage Cheese Pancakes
Makes 12 4.5-inch pancakes
2/3 cup (3 2/3 ounces/104 grams) whole-wheat flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
12 ounces (1 1/2 cups) cottage cheese
1 cup (3 ounces/85 grams) old-fashioned rolled oats
4 large eggs
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
3 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon table salt
2 teaspoons vegetable oil, divided
1. Whisk flour and baking powder in a medium bowl until no lumps of baking powder remain. Process cottage cheese, oats, eggs, melted butter, sugar, vanilla, and salt in blender on high speed until smooth, about 1 minute, scraping down sides of blender jar halfway through processing.
2. Add cottage cheese mixture to flour mixture and whisk until just combined (mixture will be thick; do not add more liquid).
3. Heat 1 teaspoon oil in a 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium heat until shimmering. Using paper towels, carefully wipe out oil, leaving thin film on bottom and sides of pan. Using a large (No. 16) portion scoop or 1/4-cup dry measuring cup, portion batter into pan in three places. Gently spread each portion into 4-inch round. Cook until edges are set and first side is deep golden brown, about 2 minutes.
4. Using thin, wide spatula, flip pancakes and continue to cook until second side is deep golden brown, about 2 minutes longer. Repeat with remaining batter, using remaining 1 teaspoon oil as necessary. Serve plain or with one of the following toppings.
5. For Peanut-Maple Greek Yogurt Topping
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Whisk 2 tablespoons creamy peanut butter and 2 tablespoons maple syrup into 1 cup plain Greek yogurt until smooth. To serve, dollop one-quarter of yogurt mixture on top of each portion of pancakes and sprinkle with chopped roasted peanuts.
6. For Greek Yogurt and Fruit Topping
Chop 1/2 cup fruit (such as strawberries, bananas, or blueberries) into 1/2-inch pieces, reserving 2 tablespoons. Stir remaining 6 tablespoons fruit and 1 tablespoon maple syrup into 1 cup plain Greek yogurt. To serve, dollop one-quarter of yogurt mixture on top of each portion of pancakes and sprinkle yogurt with reserved fruit.
7. For Greek Yogurt and Raspberry Jam Topping
Microwave 1/4 cup seedless raspberry jam until fluid, about 30 seconds, and whisk until smooth. In a small bowl, stir 1 cup plain Greek yogurt until smooth. To serve, dollop 1/4 cup yogurt on top of each portion of pancakes. Drizzle pancakes and yogurt with jam.
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