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Cottage Cheese Pancakes

1 Serving

These are high-protein pancakes and quite a treat!

Prep time: 10 minutes Start to finish: 10 minutes
Ingredients:

1 egg

1/2 cup lowfat cottage cheese

1 tsp canola oil

3 tbsp whole wheat flour
Instructions:

1. In a small bowl, beat the egg with a whisk until creamy.

2. Push the cottage cheese through a wire strainer into the egg in the bowl. Mix well.

3. Add the oil and flour. Mix well.

4. Lightly oil a skillet and place over low heat. When the skillet is hot, spoon the batter into the skillet making four pancakes. Flatten slightly with the back of a spoon. Cook 2-3 minutes
on each side, or until lightly browned.

5. Serve with applesauce, apple butter or your favorite whole fruit jam.
Nutritional Information:
Per serving:272 calories,11 g total fat (3 g sat),217 mg cholesterol,20 g carbohydrate,23 g protein,3 g fiber,523 mg sodium.
Tomorrow's Recipe: Potato Gnocchi
- Recipe reprinted with permission of DrWeil.com.