Korean Protein Pancakes with Pears

Ingredients

• 1 cup cottage cheese, low-fat
• 1 cup rolled oats, blended into flour
• 2 eggs, separated
• 1 cup milk, any type
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 pear, diced
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1 tbsp honey
• 1 tbsp olive oil

1. 01
   In a bowl, whisk the egg whites until stiff peaks form.
2. 02
   In a separate bowl, combine cottage cheese, oat flour, egg yolks, milk, baking powder, and vanilla extract until smooth.
3. 03
   Gently fold the whipped egg whites into the cottage cheese mixture until just combined.
4. 04
   Heat olive oil in a non-stick pan over medium heat.
5. 05
   Pour 1/4 cup of batter into the pan for each pancake, cooking until bubbles form on the surface, about 2 minutes, then flip and cook for another 1-2 minutes until golden brown.
6. 06
   In a small saucepan, combine diced pear, cinnamon, and honey over low heat, cooking until pears are soft and syrupy, about 3-4 minutes.
7. 07
   Serve pancakes warm, topped with pear compote.