Diet pancakes with cottage cheese

2 servings

25 minutes

Dietary pancakes with cottage cheese are a light, airy, and healthy version of traditional Russian pancakes. Their history is rooted in Russian cuisine, where pancakes have symbolized the sun and prosperity for centuries. This recipe is perfect for those watching their diet: by replacing flour with corn starch and adding low-fat yogurt, they maintain tenderness and flavor while becoming lower in calories. The delicate cottage cheese filling with a slight tang and sweet undertone makes them a wonderful breakfast or dessert. These pancakes can be enjoyed cold or hot, complemented with fruits, honey, or nuts. They are not only tasty but also nutritious, making them great for an active day by providing satiety and energy.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 253
• Proteins: 25.9g
• Fats: 12.8g
• Carbohydrates: 8.1g

Ingredients

• Chicken egg: 2 pc
• Cornstarch: 1 tbsp
• Milk: 0.3 glass
• Salt: to taste
• Cottage cheese: 200 g
• Sugar substitute: to taste
• Low-fat yogurt: to taste

Cooking steps

1. Whisk the eggs with two small pinches of salt, add milk.

   Required ingredients:

   • Chicken egg: 2 pieces
   • Salt:  to taste
   • Milk: 0.3 glass

2. Whip again. Gradually add the starch and whip.

   Required ingredients:

   • Cornstarch: 1 tablespoon

3. Add a sugar substitute to taste. You can also add a few drops of 'Melted Milk' or 'Vanilla Oil' flavoring. The mixture will be liquid.

   Required ingredients:

   • Sugar substitute:  to taste

4. Brush the pan with a little oil. Use very little oil.

5. Fry the pancakes like usual.

6. For the filling, mash the cottage cheese with yogurt using a fork until smooth (the mixture should not be liquid). You can use any yogurt - fruit or flavored. For those who prefer it sweeter, add a couple of drops of liquid sugar substitute.

   Required ingredients:

   • Cottage cheese: 200 g
   • Low-fat yogurt:  to taste
   • Sugar substitute:  to taste

7. Wrap the cottage cheese in pancakes.