Fluffy Oat-Cottage Soufflé Pancakes with Berry Chia Compote

Ingredients

• 1 cup rolled oats, blended into flour
• 1 cup cottage cheese, low-fat
• 4 large eggs, separated
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon olive oil

• 1 cup mixed berries, fresh or frozen
• 2 tablespoons chia seeds
• 1 tablespoon honey, optional
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest

1. 01
   Blend the rolled oats into a fine flour using a food processor or blender.
2. 02
   In a large bowl, whisk together the oat flour, cottage cheese, egg yolks, vanilla extract, baking powder, and salt until smooth.
3. 03
   In a separate bowl, beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form. Gently fold the egg whites into the oat mixture, being careful not to deflate them.
4. 04
   Heat a non-stick skillet over medium-low heat and add olive oil. Spoon the batter onto the skillet, using about 1/3 cup per pancake. Cook until bubbles form on the surface, then flip and cook until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side.
5. 05
   For the compote, combine mixed berries in a small saucepan over medium heat. Cook until the berries break down, about 5 minutes.
6. 06
   Stir in chia seeds and optional honey, cooking for another 2-3 minutes until the mixture thickens. Remove from heat and add lemon zest.
7. 07
   Serve pancakes warm, topped with berry chia compote.