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Tender Zucchini-Cottage Cheese Healthy Pancakes
Soft, juicy, and nutritious pancakes made with zucchini and cottage cheese. Thanks to the cottage cheese, this dish is higher in protein, very satisfying, and perfect for a balanced breakfast.

Ingredients
For 1 serving- Zucchini300 g
- Сheese Cottage 5%100 g
- Egg1 piece
- Whole wheat flour40 g
- Dill10 g
- Garlic(optional)
- Salt(optional)
- Black pepper corn(optional)
Instructions
- 1
Grate the zucchini on a coarse grater, lightly salt, and let sit for 5 minutes.
- 2
Thoroughly squeeze out the excess liquid.
- 3
Add the egg, cottage cheese, and chopped dill.
- 4
Add the whole-wheat flour, add the spices, and mix until smooth and combined.
- 5
If the batter seems too runny, add another 5–10 g of flour.
- 6
Spoon the batter onto a heated non-stick skillet.
- 7
Cook for 3–4 minutes on each side under a lid until golden brown.
Ingredients
For 1 servingIngredients

Zucchini
300 g

Сheese Cottage 5%
100 g

Egg
1 piece

Whole wheat flour
40 g

Dill
10 g

Garlic
(optional)

Salt
(optional)

Black pepper corn
(optional)
Step-by-step instructions
For 1 serving- 1
Grate the zucchini on a coarse grater, lightly salt, and let sit for 5 minutes.
- 2
Thoroughly squeeze out the excess liquid.
- 3
Add the egg, cottage cheese, and chopped dill.
- 4
Add the whole-wheat flour, add the spices, and mix until smooth and combined.
- 5
If the batter seems too runny, add another 5–10 g of flour.
- 6
Spoon the batter onto a heated non-stick skillet.
Cook for 3–4 minutes on each side under a lid until golden brown.
Nutrition per serving
Macronutrients
28% of calories
Helps build and repair muscle tissue.
46% of calories
Provides energy for your body and brain.
26% of calories
Supports hormone production and brain function.
Ingredient nutrition breakdown
| Ingredient | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Zucchini | 51 | 4g | 9g | 1g |
Сheese Cottage 5% | 106 | 12g | 4g | 4g |
Egg | 72 | 6g | 0g | 5g |
Whole wheat flour | 136 | 5g | 29g | 1g |
Dill | 4 | 0g | 1g | 0g |
Garlic | — | — | — | — |
Salt | — | — | — | — |
Black pepper corn | — | — | — | — |
Nutrition and calorie figures are approximate. They are calculated from reference data for each ingredient and may differ depending on the specific products and brands you use, their fat content and ripeness, how you measure them, and the actual portion size.
Cook's notes
Great to serve with:
Greek yogurt
Lightly salted fish
Poached egg
Fresh vegetables
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