Here’s a full recipe for Cottage Cheese Apple Cinnamon Popover Pancakes — a light, fluffy, protein-packed pancake that pops up like a soufflé in the oven and delivers cozy apple cinnamon flavor.
Cottage Cheese Apple Cinnamon Popover Pancakes
Ingredients:
For the batter:
3 large eggs
1/2 cup cottage cheese
1/2 cup milk (dairy or non-dairy)
1/2 cup all-purpose flour (or gluten-free blend)
1 tbsp sugar (optional)
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/8 tsp salt
For the apple layer:
1 medium apple (peeled and thinly sliced)
1 tbsp butter (or coconut oil)
1 tsp cinnamon
1 tbsp brown sugar or maple syrup
Optional toppings:
Greek yogurt or more cottage cheese
Maple syrup or honey
Chopped nuts
Powdered sugar
Extra cinnamon
Instructions:
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Place a 9-inch pie dish, oven-safe skillet, or muffin tin inside while heating.
Prepare the Apple Mixture
In a small skillet over medium heat, melt butter. Add sliced apples, cinnamon, and brown sugar. Sauté for 5–7 minutes until soft and slightly caramelized. Set aside.
Make the Batter
In a blender, combine:
Eggs
Cottage cheese
Milk
Flour
Sugar (if using)
Vanilla extract
Cinnamon
Salt
Blend until smooth.
Assemble in Hot Dish
Remove the hot skillet or dish from the oven and grease it well (with butter or spray).
Arrange sautéed apples on the bottom.
Pour the batter over the apples.
Bake
Bake for 20–25 minutes until the popover pancake is puffed and golden.
Do not open the oven door early—it needs consistent heat to rise properly.
Serve Immediately
The pancake will deflate slightly after coming out. Slice and serve warm with toppings of your choice.
Tips:
For a stronger apple flavor, add finely diced raw apples to the batter before blending.
Use low-fat cottage cheese for a lighter version or full-fat for richer texture.
This works great in individual muffin tins too — just reduce baking time to 15–18 minutes.
