Cottage cheese pancakes with collagen

Soft, golden cottage cheese pancakes with collagen – inspired by traditional Ukrainian syrnyky and perfect for breakfast, brunch, or as a light snack.

These cottage cheese pancakes are soft and juicy on the inside, with a lightly golden surface after frying. They are best served warm with crème fraîche and fresh berries, preferably with a drizzle of honey or berry sauce on top.

In this version, we add unflavored collagen powder directly to the batter. It's an easy way to incorporate collagen into your food if you want a little variety from coffee, smoothies, or water.

You will need

• 300 g cottage cheese
• 10 g collagen powder
• 1 egg
• 1–2 tbsp oat flour or rice flour
• 1 tsp vanilla extract or a little vanilla powder
• sweetener to taste
• a little butter or oil for frying

To serve

• crème fraîche
• fresh blueberries, raspberries, or strawberries
• a little honey
• berry sauce or berry purée, optional

Instructions

Place cottage cheese in a bowl. If you want a smoother and creamier consistency, you can mash it well with a fork or quickly blend it with an immersion blender.

Add egg, collagen powder, vanilla, and desired sweetener. Mix well until the batter is smooth.

Add one tablespoon of flour first. Let the mixture sit for a couple of minutes so the flour can absorb some of the moisture. If the batter is still too loose to shape, add a little more flour.

Shape small, round cottage cheese pancakes with your hands. You can put a little flour on your hands if the batter is sticky.

Heat a frying pan over medium heat and add a little butter or oil. Fry the pancakes for a few minutes on each side until they are golden brown and heated through.

Serve the cottage cheese pancakes warm with crème fraîche and fresh berries. Top with a drizzle of honey or berry sauce.

Can cottage cheese pancakes be baked in the oven?

Yes. Place the pancakes on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake them at 180 °C (350 °F) for approximately 15–20 minutes.

Turn them halfway through baking if you want a more even golden surface on both sides.

Can you use collagen powder in food?

Yes. Collagen powder doesn't just have to be mixed into drinks. Unflavored collagen powder can also be used in many simple recipes without dominating the taste.

For example, you can add collagen powder to:

• cottage cheese pancakes
• regular pancakes
• porridge
• smoothie bowls
• baked goods
• homemade snacks and desserts

This makes it easy to vary how you use collagen from day to day.

Tips for soft cottage cheese pancakes

The most important thing is not to use more flour than necessary. Too much flour can make the pancakes dry and dense.

Therefore, start with a small amount of flour and only add more if the batter is too loose to shape.

You can also vary the taste with a little grated lemon zest, cinnamon, cardamom, or extra vanilla.

If you want to prepare them in advance, they can be stored in the refrigerator and quickly reheated in a frying pan or oven the next day.

A simple recipe with collagen

Cottage cheese pancakes with collagen are an easy way to add variety to your collagen routine. They require few ingredients, are quick to make, and are just as suitable for a leisurely weekend breakfast as for a simple snack.

Serve them warm with crème fraîche, fresh berries, and a little honey for a classic and simple combination.