Cottage Cheese Pancakes

I’ll be the first to admit, the name of these pancakes sounded sketchy to me. But they were super easy to make and seriously tasted so awesome. I topped mine with a few raspberries, blackberries, one Tbsp 100% maple syrup and served with a scrambled egg (with spinach) for a protein packed breakfast.

Makes: 6 servings - Serving size: 2 pancakes

Each Serving Contains: 1 Protein, 0 Carbohydrates, 0 Vegetables, 1 Fat

INGREDIENTS

1 cup full-fat cottage cheese

3 large eggs

1/3 cup whole wheat flour

2 tbsp. unsalted butter

 

DIRECTIONS

In a blender or food processor, combine cottage cheese and eggs. Pulse until mixture is smooth.

In a mixing bowl, combine cottage cheese and egg mixture with flour and melted butter and mix with a spoon until combined.

Heat a skillet over medium heat. Pour out a small amount of batter and let the pancakes cook for about 2-3 minutes on each side.

I think this could easily be done in a waffle maker too! 

Sausage balls

What do you take to a brunch potluck when the host is already making the egg bakes and you’re a little short on time?  After perusing Pinterest I found this handy recipe and decided to give it a try.

Ingredients:

1 lb. ground pork sausage, cooked (NOT drained)

2 cups Bisquick

2 cups shredded cheese

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.  In a large bowl, combine cooked sausage, Bisquick and shredded cheese. Form into walnut size balls and place on baking sheets.  Bake in preheated oven for 10 minutes, until golden brown. (makes approx. 36 balls) 

I made these in the morning and then threw them in the crockpot on warm for the brunch.  They were easy to make, simple ingredients and tasted great.

Healthified breakfast melt

Review by Lyndee:

Ingredients:

¼ egg beaters

2 slices fat free American cheese

2 pieces light Italian bread

4 pieces deli ham

Light butter spread or spray

Directions:

Butter one side of each slice of bread.  Lay butter side down in a pan.  Set piece of cheese and two pieces of ham on each slice.  Cook on medium heat.  Cook egg beaters in a small separate pan.  When egg beaters are done, move on top of one of the bread slices.  Flip the other slice on top.  Cook until the bread is a golden brown.

This is a great way to break from the norm of your daily breakfast routine.  It’s warm and gooey and nutritious at under 300 calories and 5 grams of fat. Plus, you get almost 30 grams of protein in this hearty little sandwich.  You could swap turkey bacon, sausage or meatless soy crumbles for the ham as well.