The Wellness Care Blog: Sweet Potato Protein Pancakes

These Sweet Potato Protein Pancakes are made in a blender with protein-rich ingredients like cottage cheese and eggs. No protein powder required and they make a great breakfast or post workout snack.

These Sweet Potato Protein Pancakes are made in a blender with protein-rich ingredients like cottage cheese and eggs. No protein powder required and they make a great breakfast or post workout snack.

*This post was originally published April 2014. Text and photos have been updated*

Hi Friends!

These Sweet Potato Protein Pancakes were born out of necessity a few years ago. I hadn't gone grocery shopping the previous weekend and was looking for something quick and easy for lunch. I combined some leftover baked sweet potatoes with a little cottage cheese and a couple eggs and voila! A protein-packed pancake that requires no protein powder. Added bonus? You can whip them up in the blender making cleanup a breeze.

Sweet Potato Protein Pancakes

These Sweet Potato Protein Pancakes are made in a blender with protein-rich ingredients like cottage cheese and eggs. No protein powder required and they make a great breakfast or post workout snack.

A few things to note about these pancakes before we go any further.

If you're looking for fluffy, traditional pancakes, these are not them.
There is no protein powder in these pancakes. They're high in protein thanks to the other ingredients.
Not everyone will like these. They're a little dense in the middle so some people won't like the texture.
These do not taste like cottage cheese.

Here's how you make them:

Sweet Potato Protein Pancakes

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Preparation 5 min Cook Time 10 min Serves 1-2 adjust servings

A high protein, lower-carb breakfast option!

Ingredients

2 eggs
1/2 cup oats
1/2 cup cottage cheese
1/2 cup cooked, mashed sweet potato
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
cinnamon, to taste
peanut butter, for drizzling (optional)

Instructions

In a high-powered blender, combine all ingredients and blend until smooth.
Pour into a greased pan or griddle over medium heat.
Let sit for 3-4 minutes before flipping.
Flip carefully and let cook another 2-3 minutes.
Flip again and let cook for 2 more minutes.

by Lindsay

Patience is the key when cooking these. Pour in the batter, let them sit for 4-5 minutes, flip them and let them sit for a few minutes. Then, flip them again and let them cook a little more. You can't have your heat too high otherwise they will burn, but the longer cooking time helps them solidify a bit more in the middle.

These Sweet Potato Protein Pancakes are made in a blender with protein-rich ingredients like cottage cheese and eggs. No protein powder required and they make a great breakfast or post workout snack.

These dense, eggy pancakes continue to be a favorite of mine and both my kids love them as well! Enjoy these drizzled with nut butter or your favorite pancake topping. I often make a batch as part of my food prep and eat them cold throughout the week. They're also great after a workout!

These Sweet Potato Protein Pancakes are made in a blender with protein-rich ingredients like cottage cheese and eggs. No protein powder required and they make a great breakfast or post workout snack.