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South Beach Pancakes
South Beach Pancakes · ready in 15 min · 4 servings · 180 kcal per serving · easy · 9 ingredients
These light, protein-rich pancakes are tender and custardy with a subtle sweetness from vanilla and warm spices, creating a satisfying breakfast that feels indulgent without being heavy.
- Prep
- 5 min
- Cook
- 10 min
- Total
- 15 min
- Serves
- 4
- kcal
- 180
- Difficulty
- easy
Ingredients · 4 servings
- 200 gEggs
- 250 gRicotta cheese
- 200 gFat-free cottage cheese
- 5 gVanilla
- 5 gArtificial sweetener
- 2 gCinnamon
- 1 gNutmeg
- 5 gNonstick cooking spray
- 120 mlSugar-free syrup (optional)
Equipment
blender, stovetop, lid, plate, serving plate, serving spoon, skillet, spatula
Instructions
- Blend batter
Gather all ingredients and a blender, then blend eggs, ricotta cheese, cottage cheese, vanilla, sweetener, cinnamon, and nutmeg until smooth. · 2 min
What to look for: smooth, pourable batter
- Cook first pancake
Spray a skillet with nonstick spray, heat over medium-low heat, pour in half the batter, cover, cook until the top sets, then flip and finish cooking. · 5 min
What to look for: edges set and lightly golden
- Cook second pancake
Slide the pancake onto a plate, re-spray the skillet, then repeat cooking with the remaining batter using the same method. · 4 min
What to look for: pancake releases easily from pan
- Serve sweet
Serve the pancakes warm and drizzle with sugar-free syrup if desired. · 1 min
What to look for: evenly cooked
- Savory option
Optionally make a savory version by omitting sweet flavors and serving the pancakes plain for an anytime meal. · 1 min
What to look for: warm and aromatic
Nutrition (per serving)
| kcal | 180 |
|---|---|
| Protein | 15 g |
| Carbohydrates | 6 g |
| of which sugars | 2 g |
| Fat | 7 g |
| of which saturated | 3 g |
| Fibre | 0 g |
| Sodium | 350 mg |
Nutri-ScoreB
Allergens
Contains: eggs, milk
Storage and reheating
- Fridge: up to 2 days
- Freezer: not recommended
Ingredient substitutions
Eggs
- egg whites: Results in a lighter texture but less richness
Ricotta cheese
- low-fat cream cheese: Blend well to avoid lumps
Fat-free cottage cheese
- Greek yogurt: Adds tang and protein
Vanilla
- vanilla extract: Alcohol cooks off during cooking
Artificial sweetener
- stevia: Stevia is more concentrated
Cinnamon
- pumpkin spice: Adds warm spice blend
