Fluffy, protein-packed pancakes with the sweet-spiced flavor of apples and cinnamon perfect for breakfast or brunch.

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1 cup cottage cheese

2 large eggs

1 cup all-purpose flour

1 tsp baking powder

1/2 tsp baking soda

1/2 tsp salt

1 tsp ground cinnamon

1 small apple, peeled and grated

1 tsp vanilla extract

Butter or oil, for cooking

Maple syrup or yogurt, for serving

1. Whisk together cottage cheese, eggs, and vanilla.

2. Mix flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon in another bowl.

3. Fold dry ingredients into wet until just combined.

4. Stir in grated apple.

5. Heat skillet or griddle and lightly grease.

6. Pour 1/4 cup batter per pancake, cook until bubbles form, then flip until golden.

7. Serve warm with syrup or yogurt.

Use a tart apple for balanced sweetness.

Do not overmix batter; lumps are okay.

Top with cinnamon, nuts, or fresh apple slices if desired.

Keywords: apple pancakes, cottage cheese pancakes, cinnamon pancakes