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Lemon blueberry cottage cheese pancake bites served on a plate

Lemon Blueberry Cottage Cheese Pancake Bites

Delightful bite-sized pancakes bursting with fresh blueberries and zesty lemon, perfect for breakfast or a quick snack.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 180 kcal

Ingredients
  

Wet Ingredients

  • 1 cup cottage cheese
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest

Dry Ingredients

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Add-ins

  • 1 cup blueberries Fresh or thawed if using frozen
  • Butter or oil For cooking

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the cottage cheese, eggs, milk, vanilla extract, and lemon zest. Mix well.
  • In another bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  • Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
  • Gently fold in the blueberries, being careful not to break them.

Cooking

  • Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and add butter or oil.
  • Pour small amounts of the batter onto the skillet to form pancake bites.
  • Cook for about 2-3 minutes on each side, or until golden brown.
  • Remove from skillet and keep warm while cooking the remaining batter.

Notes

Add a pinch of cinnamon to the batter for added warmth. Customize with chocolate chips or nuts for variety. Serve with whipped cream for a fun dessert option!
Keyword Blueberry, Breakfast bites, cottage cheese, Lemon, Pancakes