Recipe Lab: Cottage Cheese Fluffy Pancakes

Dr. Jura Lasas

Reading time 6 min

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Soft, rich, and full of protein, these pancakes deliver comfort and function in the same bite. They work best for breakfast: top them with smoked salmon and herbs for savory, or fresh berries and Greek yogurt for a light and bright beginning of your day.

Science-Based Benefits of This Recipe

According to science, this recipe supports your body in three important ways:

Muscle support. Each portion delivers around 30 g protein and 2.5 g leucine, reaching the threshold needed to stimulate muscle protein synthesis (MPS) – the process that maintains and repairs muscle1. This is crucial as estrogen decline makes muscles less responsive to dietary protein.
Bone and metabolic health. Cottage cheese, yogurt, and milk provide calcium, magnesium, and phosphorus, all essential for bone maintenance and energy metabolism. Eggs add vitamin D and choline, both important for cell and nervous system health2.
Healthy fats. Olive oil supplies monounsaturated fats, which support cardiovascular health and help absorb fat-soluble vitamins (A, D, E, K).

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