These pancakes are delicious and conceal the high protein and calcium. Remember to purchase the cottage cheese with “twice the calcium” to get more bang for your buck.

INGREDIENTS | SERVES 3–4

1 cup “twice the calcium” low-fat cottage cheese

3 eggs

2 tablespoons trans-fat-free margarine

1/4 cup flour

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1/4 teaspoon salt

Nonstick cooking spray

Sugar-free pancake syrup

• 1. Drain liquid from cottage cheese by placing it in a strainer for 1 hour.

• 2. Place drained cottage cheese, eggs, margarine, flour, vanilla, and salt in a mixing bowl. Beat until well blended. Cover and let stand for 30 minutes.

• 3. Spray nonstick cooking spray into skillet.

• 4. Cook pancakes on low heat, turning once until golden brown.

• 5. Serve with sugar-free pancake syrup.