Ingredients:

  • 1 cup (225g) low-fat cottage cheese
  • 1 large egg
  • 0.5 cup (60g) oat flour
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 0.5 tsp baking powder
  • 1 pinch kosher salt
  • 3 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter

Instructions:

  1. Emulsify the base. Place the 1 cup of cottage cheese, 1 egg, and 1 tsp vanilla into a blender. Pulse until the mixture is completely smooth and looks like a pale yellow silk.
  2. Incorporate the dry goods. Transfer the liquid base to a bowl and gently fold in 0.5 cup oat flour, 0.5 tsp baking powder, and a pinch of salt.
  3. Hydrate the batter. Let the mixture rest for 5 minutes. Until the batter thickens enough to hold its shape on a spoon without running off.
  4. Prepare the coating. While the batter rests, whisk 3 tbsp sugar and 1 tbsp cinnamon in a shallow bowl.
  5. Heat the pan. Melt 2 tbsp butter in your skillet over medium heat. Until the butter stops bubbling and smells slightly nutty.
  6. Fry the portions. Drop rounded tablespoons of batter into the pan, leaving space between each.
  7. Monitor the edges. Cook for 2–3 minutes. Until the edges are set and the bottom is a deep mahogany brown.
  8. The gentle flip. Turn the treats over and cook for another 2 minutes. Until the center feels springy to a light touch.
  9. The sugar lacquer. Immediately toss the hot bites into the cinnamon sugar mixture to create a lacquered finish.
  10. Place on a wire cooling rack briefly to maintain the shattering crisp texture before serving.