Cottage Cheese Apple Cinnamon Popover Pancakes

April 27, 2026

A protein-packed, fluffy breakfast that combines the creamy texture of a popover with the comforting flavors of a warm apple crumble.
Nutritional Profile
Calories: 280 kcal
Protein: 12 g
Fat: 6 g
Carbohydrates: 40 g

Ingredients

1 cup Cottage cheese (small curd)
2 Large eggs
½ cup All-purpose flour
2 tablespoons Granulated sugar
1 teaspoon Baking powder
½ teaspoon Ground cinnamon
1 Small apple, peeled and finely grated

Instructions

1. Blend the Base
In a medium mixing bowl, whisk the eggs and cottage cheese until smooth. If you prefer a more uniform, custard-like texture, you can pulse these two ingredients in a blender before proceeding.

2. Mix Dry Ingredients
Add the all-purpose flour, sugar, baking powder, and ground cinnamon to the wet mixture. Fold gently with a spatula until the flour is just incorporated. Avoid over-mixing to keep the pancakes light and airy.

3. Fold in the Fruit
Gently stir in the grated apple. For the best texture, lightly squeeze the grated apple with a paper towel before adding it to the batter to remove excess juice.

4. Griddle to Perfection
Preheat a non-stick skillet over medium-low heat and lightly coat with butter or cooking spray. Pour roughly ¼ cup of batter for each pancake.

5. Golden Finish
Cook for 3 to 4 minutes until the edges are set and bubbles appear on the surface. Flip carefully—these pancakes are delicate due to the cheese—and cook for another 2 minutes until golden brown.