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Sweet Potato Protein Pancakes

August 16, 2017 by Lindsay 82 Comments

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These Sweet Potato Protein Pancakes are made in a blender with protein-rich ingredients like cottage cheese and eggs. No protein powder required and they make a great breakfast or post workout snack.

These Sweet Potato Protein Pancakes are made in a blender with protein-rich ingredients like cottage cheese and eggs. No protein powder required and they make a great breakfast or post workout snack.

*This post was originally published April 2014. Text and photos have been updated*

Hi Friends!

These Sweet Potato Protein Pancakes were born out of necessity a few years ago. I hadn’t gone grocery shopping the previous weekend and was looking for something quick and easy for lunch. I combined some leftover baked sweet potatoes with a little cottage cheese and a couple eggs and voila! A protein-packed pancake that requires no protein powder.  Added bonus? You can whip them up in the blender making cleanup a breeze.

Sweet Potato Protein Pancakes

These Sweet Potato Protein Pancakes are made in a blender with protein-rich ingredients like cottage cheese and eggs. No protein powder required and they make a great breakfast or post workout snack.

A few things to note about these pancakes before we go any further.

  1. If you’re looking for fluffy, traditional pancakes, these are not them.
  2. There is no protein powder in these pancakes. They’re high in protein thanks to the other ingredients.
  3. Not everyone will like these. They’re a little dense in the middle so some people won’t like the texture.
  4. These do not taste like cottage cheese.

Here’s how you make them:

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Sweet Potato Protein Pancakes

These Sweet Potato Protein Pancakes are made in a blender with protein-rich ingredients like cottage cheese and eggs. No protein powder required and they make a great breakfast or post workout snack.
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A high protein, lower-carb breakfast option!

  • Author: Lindsay
  • Prep Time: 5 min
  • Cook Time: 10 min
  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 1-2 1x

Ingredients

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  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 cup oats
  • 1/2 cup cottage cheese
  • 1/2 cup cooked, mashed sweet potato
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • cinnamon, to taste
  • peanut butter, for drizzling (optional)

Instructions

  1. In a high-powered blender, combine all ingredients and blend until smooth.
  2. Pour into a greased pan or griddle over medium heat.
  3. Let sit for 3-4 minutes before flipping.
  4. Flip carefully and let cook another 2-3 minutes.
  5. Flip again and let cook for 2 more minutes.

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Patience is the key when cooking these. Pour in the batter, let them sit for 4-5 minutes, flip them and let them sit for a few minutes. Then, flip them again and let them cook a little more. You can’t have your heat too high otherwise they will burn, but the longer cooking time helps them solidify a bit more in the middle.

These Sweet Potato Protein Pancakes are made in a blender with protein-rich ingredients like cottage cheese and eggs. No protein powder required and they make a great breakfast or post workout snack.

These dense, eggy pancakes continue to be a favorite of mine and both my kids love them as well! Enjoy these drizzled with nut butter or your favorite pancake topping. I often make a batch as part of my food prep and eat them cold throughout the week. They’re also great after a workout!

These Sweet Potato Protein Pancakes are made in a blender with protein-rich ingredients like cottage cheese and eggs. No protein powder required and they make a great breakfast or post workout snack.

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Enjoy!
–Lindsay-

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Filed Under: Breakfast, Snack Tagged With: Cottage Cheese, Egg, Oats, Sweet Potato

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Lindsay Livingston is a Registered Dietitian and new mom from Columbus, Ohio. On her blog, she shares simple, healthy recipes, nutrition tips, workouts and snapshots of her life. Follow her on Twitter @LeanGrnBeanBlog and Instagram @TheLeanGreenBean and be sure to subscribe via RSS or email so you never miss a post!

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Comments

  1. Jenni @ Fitzala says

    April 30, 2014 at 12:41 AM

    Yum! This looks delicious. I love using sweet potato and butternut squash in place of flour. It’s so much more filling.

    I’m down with wet/slightly undercooked pancakes, so I’ll definitely have to make these!

    Reply
  2. Polly @ Tasty Food Project says

    April 30, 2014 at 12:50 AM

    I like sweet potatoes so I think I will like these pancakes! I will give them a try!

    Reply
  3. Linz @ Itz Linz says

    April 30, 2014 at 1:40 AM

    you’re so creative with your recipes!

    Reply
  4. Arman @ thebigmansworld says

    April 30, 2014 at 5:21 AM

    I love high protein recipes without protein powder! Winning buddy!

    Reply
  5. Runner Girl Eats says

    April 30, 2014 at 6:18 AM

    These look so tasty and filling. Thanks for the recipe!

    Reply
  6. Amanda @ Running By Day says

    April 30, 2014 at 6:20 AM

    Yum! these look amazing!

    Reply
  7. Angela @ Happy Fit Mama says

    April 30, 2014 at 6:59 AM

    All of my favorites that I always have stocked in my fridge or pantry. Yum!

    Reply
  8. LOLZ says

    April 30, 2014 at 7:02 AM

    These look great. I would honestly be a little bit afraid that the sweet potato+cottage cheese might make them more liquid but I guess the egg would hold it together well.

    I love getting my protein without powder so thanks for sharing!

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      May 5, 2014 at 3:49 PM

      yeah i wasn’t sure if they would work but they seemed to hold up pretty well if i was patient

      Reply
  9. Maryea {happy healthy mama} says

    April 30, 2014 at 7:13 AM

    I love me some sweet potato pancakes! I make mine with just sweet potato, eggs, baking powder, and cinnamon or pumpkin pie spice mix. Super easy and they are fabulous. Sometimes I add some banana to the mix, but it’s not necessary.

    I love how you drizzled your PB. So pretty!

    Reply
  10. Ashley says

    April 30, 2014 at 7:28 AM

    I think I did a little jump for joy when I saw this. I have been making different versions of protein pancakes for years all starting with eggs and oatmeal. I have not tried sweet potatoe, but when I was low on groceries I have cleaned out the pantry making pumpkin and pecan protein pancakes just because it was all I had to add to change the flavor of my boring oats and egg pancakes.

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      May 5, 2014 at 3:48 PM

      mmmm pumpkin would be great!

      Reply
  11. Jojo @ RunFastEatLots says

    April 30, 2014 at 7:56 AM

    Thanks for this protein pancake recipe! I don’t usually buy protein powder because I prefer eating whole foods, so this recipe is great 😀

    Reply
  12. Christine @ Love, Life, Surf says

    April 30, 2014 at 8:13 AM

    These look delicious!

    Reply
  13. Laura @ Mommy Run Fast says

    April 30, 2014 at 8:17 AM

    I love that you used cottage cheese and egg for protein, over protein powder… I try to do the same in higher protein breakfast ideas. They sound delicious to me!!

    Reply
  14. Holly @ EatGreatBEGreat says

    April 30, 2014 at 8:36 AM

    I love sweet potatoes and I love pancakes, so combining two of my favorite things into one sounds like heaven!

    Reply
  15. Heather (Where's the Beach) says

    April 30, 2014 at 8:44 AM

    I’ve been making similar protein pancakes using equal parts egg whites, cottage cheese and oats. Love the addition of the sweet potato. I haven’t tried adding baking soda or powder to them though.

    Reply
  16. Jody - Fit at 56 says

    April 30, 2014 at 9:38 AM

    I am used to eating things that are more healthy so all the stuff that bothers my hubby, the not so healthy eater, doesn’t bother me. 🙂

    Reply
  17. Erin @ Girl Gone Veggie says

    April 30, 2014 at 9:40 AM

    These look DELICIOUS! Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  18. misszippy says

    April 30, 2014 at 9:57 AM

    Yes please! I want to try these for the kids…thanks for the recipe!

    Reply
  19. Dixya @ Food, Pleasure, and Health says

    April 30, 2014 at 9:58 AM

    i have tried flourless pancakes before and didnt care too much…yours look super good though..

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      May 5, 2014 at 3:48 PM

      they’re definitely not for everyone!

      Reply
  20. Hannah @ CleanEatingVeggieGirl says

    April 30, 2014 at 10:18 AM

    I really need to start getting cottage cheese back into my life. Not only is it delicious on its own, but it seems like it is in SO many tasty recipes. I love the idea of using it in place of protein powder for these 🙂

    Reply
  21. Jackie says

    April 30, 2014 at 10:41 AM

    These sound delicious!

    Reply
  22. Emily @ Zen & Spice says

    April 30, 2014 at 10:50 AM

    Yum! We always have leftover sweet potatoes, so this would be a great way to use them up. I love cottage cheese but it has so much sodium in it! I wish I could find a brand that wasn’t so high.

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      May 5, 2014 at 3:47 PM

      yeah i definitely always look for the lowest sodium brand!

      Reply
  23. allie@sweetpotatobites says

    April 30, 2014 at 11:36 AM

    These look great! I love recipes like this that are high in protein without having to add protein powders.

    Reply
  24. Nicole @ FruitnFitness says

    April 30, 2014 at 11:49 AM

    These sound really good! It sounds like they might have a texture similar to the banana and egg pancake, which I actually really like! Of course also love how high in protein they are. Perfect start for the day. Or for midday fuel.

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      May 5, 2014 at 3:46 PM

      good any time in my book 🙂

      Reply
  25. Heather Williams says

    April 30, 2014 at 11:50 AM

    These look awesome Lindsay!:) So filling I’m sure!:)

    Reply
  26. Becky@TheSavedRunner says

    April 30, 2014 at 12:03 PM

    These look and sound fantastic to me!! This is a weekend breakfast to try soon for sure!

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      May 5, 2014 at 3:46 PM

      hope you love them!

      Reply
  27. Tara | Treble in the Kitchen says

    April 30, 2014 at 1:44 PM

    These look so yummy!!! I am going to have to whip up a batch this weekend 🙂

    Reply
  28. Tess @ Tips on Healthy Living says

    April 30, 2014 at 4:45 PM

    These pancakes look really good! I love how you get creative when you run out of groceries. Most people (me included) tend to order take-out when that happens. Are there any staples you keep on hand?

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      May 5, 2014 at 3:43 PM

      i should write an updated pantry staples post! thanks for the idea!

      Reply
      • Tess @ Tips on Healthy Living says

        May 5, 2014 at 3:58 PM

        Haha, any time!

        Reply
  29. Caroline says

    April 30, 2014 at 6:37 PM

    These look pretty good- I’ve pinned it so I can try it soon!

    Reply
  30. Matt @ Runner Savvy says

    April 30, 2014 at 8:04 PM

    Yes please! I actually haven’t had cottage cheese in ages.

    Reply
  31. GiGi Eats Celebrities says

    May 1, 2014 at 12:01 AM

    Your new born is going to be the BEST fed baby EVER!!!!! 🙂

    Reply
  32. Katie @ 24 Carrot Life says

    May 1, 2014 at 1:26 AM

    I want to put cottage cheese in everything! Such an underrated ingredient.

    Reply
  33. Angela @ Protein Companion says

    May 13, 2014 at 1:35 PM

    I made these today and skipped the sweetener altogether. Turned out so light and amazing! The sweetness from the sweet potato was enough for my taste. Also, I appreciate the nutrition info. Will enter it as it is in my MFP account.

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      May 22, 2014 at 7:02 PM

      So glad to hear it!

      Reply
  34. Kevin @ ICON Nutrition says

    May 15, 2014 at 4:10 AM

    I made these yesterday. Oh WOW! They tasted amazing! 5 star rating from me. Kevin

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      May 22, 2014 at 6:58 PM

      yay! i’m so glad you liked them!

      Reply
      • Kevin @ ICON Nutrition says

        May 23, 2014 at 2:58 AM

        Liked them?? I LOVED them! : )

        Reply
  35. Steve Kosmas says

    August 11, 2014 at 8:29 AM

    Sounds great

    Reply
  36. Cassie says

    August 12, 2014 at 8:03 AM

    Has anyone tried making these ahead and freezing them? I’m getting back into the swing of quick before-school breakfasts and would love to have a huge batch of these in the freezer to warm on school mornings.

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      August 12, 2014 at 2:17 PM

      i haven’t tried freezing them yet but please let me know how it works if you do!

      Reply
  37. The Skinny On Manhattan says

    August 12, 2014 at 1:50 PM

    I love your disclaimers. Can’t wait to try these!

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      August 12, 2014 at 2:13 PM

      Hope you like them!

      Reply
  38. Diana says

    August 18, 2014 at 9:51 PM

    how do you get the perfect peanut butter drizzle??

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      August 19, 2014 at 8:20 AM

      pure luck!

      Reply
  39. Jo says

    September 21, 2014 at 3:09 PM

    Wow, these are really good! Much better than I was expecting. I thought they’d taste more “healthy.” I love pancakes but feel guilty and sluggish when I indulge. These are guilt-free AND tasty. WIN!

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      September 21, 2014 at 9:07 PM

      so glad you liked them!

      Reply
  40. Marcia says

    November 30, 2014 at 10:39 PM

    Why hasn’t the Gluten Free been talked up or listed to get these out where those searching will find this great recipe?

    Reply
  41. cori says

    May 23, 2015 at 8:53 AM

    Hi Lindsay! I’m not usually one to comment on changing a recipe – but I would love to make these today and we don’t really eat cottage cheese enough to buy a container but always have greek yogurt on hand. Do you think I could sub?

    Reply
  42. Penny says

    May 31, 2015 at 1:34 AM

    Was intrigued to see that you added rolled oats to the mix, from what I have been told by the celiac society these are not GF, they contain a similar protein to Gluten in wheat flour and many celiacs react to it just like they do to wheat.

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      May 31, 2015 at 7:43 PM

      oat are naturally gluten-free but are often processed in facilities that also process wheat or other gluten-containing foods. to be safe, you should purchase certified gluten-free oats. however it’s also true that oats to bother some celiacs. it varies person to person.

      Reply
  43. Liz - Meal Makeover Moms says

    July 20, 2015 at 9:25 AM

    That’s my kind of recipe. I love adding more protein in the morning. My boys would eat the whole batch in one sitting!!

    Reply
  44. Katie says

    July 20, 2015 at 10:37 AM

    Cottage cheese is such a great ingredient for pancakes. It blends right in and adds protein. Love the addition of sweet potato. Making and pinning these!

    Reply
  45. Athletic avocado says

    July 20, 2015 at 10:52 AM

    I love that these don’t use protein powder, I’m not a huge fan and I’d rather get my protein from a natural source! Love that these use cottage cheese, thanks for sharing 🙂

    Reply
  46. Katie @ Mom to Mom Nutrition says

    July 20, 2015 at 1:35 PM

    The hubs does NOT like cottage cheese but I have a feeling he would love these pancakes. I’m going to make a batch and just not tell him that it’s in there 😉

    Reply
  47. Jeanette | Jeanette's Healthy Living says

    July 20, 2015 at 7:32 PM

    I’d never think to use sweet potato in pancakes – love the idea of using cottage cheese for protein – I was going to try that this morning but didn’t get around to it – can’t wait to try this!

    Reply
  48. Shannon says

    August 16, 2017 at 8:58 AM

    Could you use pumpkin instead of sweet potato? Just for convenience sake canned pumpkin. Do they make sweet potato in a can?

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      August 17, 2017 at 8:24 AM

      i think so! I just stab some holes in my sweet potato and microwave it for 5 minutes so it doesn’t take too long.

      Reply
  49. PhilC says

    August 16, 2017 at 9:29 PM

    Would these work with an egg replacement? If so, which would you suggest? Thanks

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      August 17, 2017 at 8:23 AM

      I don’t think so. I think the eggs are pretty crucial in these.

      Reply
  50. Susan says

    August 25, 2017 at 8:59 AM

    Going to try these,but going to substitute plain greek yogurt for the cottage cheese

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      August 28, 2017 at 7:01 AM

      hope they were a hit! i’ve used yogurt before and it worked well!

      Reply
  51. Emily says

    September 2, 2017 at 11:56 AM

    Made twice already in a week. Recipe is very flexible. I grind my oats and baking powder first, then add my wet ingredients. Drizzle with sun butter since daycare is nut-free. Thanks for recipe!

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      September 5, 2017 at 1:21 PM

      awesome! glad you like them!

      Reply
  52. Eileen says

    September 5, 2017 at 12:13 PM

    OMG- I can’t believe how tasty these are! And I really enjoy the texture too.

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      September 5, 2017 at 1:15 PM

      glad you liked them!

      Reply
  53. Noa says

    September 16, 2018 at 7:09 PM

    I finally made these and they were a hit with my little boys – yay! My 4 year old doesn’t usually touch sweet potatoes so I will definitely be making these again.

    Reply
  54. Nikki says

    October 11, 2018 at 2:58 PM

    Hi, this sounds delicious. I don’t have any cottage cheese. Can I use ricotta instead?

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      October 15, 2018 at 7:36 AM

      haven’t tried it but i assume it would work just fine!

      Reply
  55. Julie says

    December 28, 2018 at 3:54 AM

    Hi Lindsay!
    My nutritionist sent me a link to your site. I’ve looked at a few of your recipes & I don’t see nutritional information. Do you typically leave this out? It would be helpful to have it.
    Thanks,
    Julie

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      January 15, 2019 at 7:43 AM

      sorry! I don’t calculate that info but you could try putting the recipes into a site like my fitness pal!

      Reply
  56. Erin says

    July 3, 2019 at 1:14 PM

    We make these often and my picky two and a half year gobbles them up with just a few chocolate chips added! Thank you!!

    Reply
  57. Stefani says

    May 22, 2020 at 11:04 AM

    Love these pancakes didn’t have cottage cheese. Used vanilla oat milk, egg whites & added a tsp of pure vanilla extract. New twist on oatmeal pancakes ❤️ them. Have with some pure maple syrup & perfect or you can also add just 1 tbsp of maple syrup to batter.

    Reply
  58. Lauren says

    April 16, 2023 at 2:19 PM

    Exactly what I was looking for! Yum! A tiny bit of maple syrup and cinnamon sugar on top add a touch of sweetness for sugar lovers.

    Reply
  59. Marlene, Ottawa, Canada says

    April 22, 2025 at 9:47 AM

    I just wanted to say thank you for this amazing recipe! I’ve been at my father-in-law’s for Easter, and my husband and I hosted dinner for him and four of his closest friends. It was a special and emotional time, as it was my mother-in-law’s first heavenly birthday. We had a lot of leftover mashed sweet potatoes, and your sweet potato protein pancake recipe really stood out from the others I found online.

    Cooking in someone else’s kitchen is always a bit of a challenge—getting used to a different stovetop and pans—but when I adjusted the heat to medium-low and flipped the pancakes at around 2 minutes, they came out perfectly! I also had leftover cranberry sauce, which I used as a topping, and OMG, it was absolutely delicious.

    Thank you so much for sharing this recipe—it’s now printed and added to my collection. It will definitely be my go-to anytime I have leftover sweet potatoes!

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