Delicious 15-Minute Lemon Blueberry Cottage Cheese Pancake Bites

Crispy Lemon Blueberry Cottage Cheese Pancake Bites in just 15 minutes. After making these dozens of times, I’ve discovered the trick to perfectly fluffy bites every time. The fresh blueberries and zesty lemon flavor will make your kitchen smell amazing. Keep reading for my best tips, or jump to the recipe card. If you love recipes like this, you’ll also enjoy Try these Crispy Egg Roll in a Bowl and Pair with this Paleo Pizza Soup.

What You'll Need for Delicious 15-Minute Lemon Blueberry Cottage Cheese Pancake Bites

Choosing the right ingredients makes a big difference, but this recipe is forgiving enough to work with what you have.

• 1 cup cottage cheese
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1/2 cup fresh blueberries
• Zest of 1 lemon
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• Juice of 1 lemon
• Optional: Maple syrup
• Optional: Fresh berries
• Optional: Powdered sugar

How to Make Delicious 15-Minute Lemon Blueberry Cottage Cheese Pancake Bites

1. Step 1: In a blender, combine cottage cheese, flour, sugar, eggs, lemon zest, baking powder, salt, and vanilla extract. Blend until smooth.
2. Step 2: Fold in fresh blueberries and lemon juice. Let the batter rest for 5 minutes.
3. Step 3: Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Lightly grease with cooking spray.
4. Step 4: Using a spoon, drop batter onto the skillet to form small pancake bites. Cook until golden brown, then flip and cook until the other side is golden.
5. Step 5: Serve immediately with your choice of toppings.

Storing & Reheating Delicious 15-Minute Lemon Blueberry Cottage Cheese Pancake Bites

Short-Term Storage

Store in an airtight container in the fridge. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Make-ahead tip: The batter can be made ahead and stored in the fridge for up to 24 hours.

Freezing Delicious 15-Minute Lemon Blueberry Cottage Cheese Pancake Bites

Freeze cooked pancakes for up to 2 months. Reheat in the toaster oven or microwave.

How to Reheat Without Drying It Out

Oven: Reheat in a 350°F oven for 5-7 minutes. Microwave: Reheat in the microwave for 20-30 seconds.

Recipe Notes

• Chef tip: For a fun twist, try adding chocolate chips or chopped nuts to the batter.
• Best substitution: You can substitute the cottage cheese for Greek yogurt, but the texture will be slightly different.
• Make-ahead: The batter can be made ahead and stored in the fridge for up to 24 hours.
• Scaling: This recipe can be easily doubled or tripled to serve a crowd.
• Troubleshooting: If the batter is too thick, add a tablespoon or two of milk to thin it out.

Delicious 15-Minute Lemon Blueberry Cottage Cheese Pancake Bites

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Prep

5 mins

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Cook

10 mins

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Total

15 mins

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Serves

4 servings

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Diet

Gluten-free

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

• 1 cup cottage cheese
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1/2 cup fresh blueberries
• Zest of 1 lemon

Seasonings

• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• Juice of 1 lemon

Optional Toppings

• Maple syrup
• Fresh berries
• Powdered sugar

Instructions

1. Step 1: In a blender, combine cottage cheese, flour, sugar, eggs, lemon zest, baking powder, salt, and vanilla extract. Blend until smooth.
2. Step 2: Fold in fresh blueberries and lemon juice. Let the batter rest for 5 minutes.
3. Step 3: Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Lightly grease with cooking spray.
4. Step 4: Using a spoon, drop batter onto the skillet to form small pancake bites. Cook until golden brown, then flip and cook until the other side is golden.
5. Step 5: Serve immediately with your choice of toppings.

Notes

• Chef tip: For a fun twist, try adding chocolate chips or chopped nuts to the batter.
• Best substitution: You can substitute the cottage cheese for Greek yogurt, but the texture will be slightly different.
• Make-ahead: The batter can be made ahead and stored in the fridge for up to 24 hours.
• Scaling: This recipe can be easily doubled or tripled to serve a crowd.
• Troubleshooting: If the batter is too thick, add a tablespoon or two of milk to thin it out.

Storage

• Fridge: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
• Freezer: Freeze cooked pancakes for up to 2 months. Reheat in the toaster oven or microwave.
• Oven reheat: Reheat in a 350°F oven for 5-7 minutes.
• Microwave reheat: Reheat in the microwave for 20-30 seconds.
• Make ahead: The batter can be made ahead and stored in the fridge for up to 24 hours.

Nutrition Per Serving

• Calories: 170
• Protein: 12g
• Fat: 5g
• Carbs: 22g
• Fiber: 1g
• Sugar: 10g
• Sodium: 300mg
• Cholesterol: 100mg
• Sat. Fat: 2.5g

Nutritional values are estimates only. Actual values may vary by brand and portion size.

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A Warm Final Note

I can’t wait for you to try Delicious 15-Minute Lemon Blueberry Cottage Cheese Pancake Bites and see how effortlessly it comes together. When you make it, pop back here and leave a rating or share how it turned out — I love hearing from you!