High Protein Classic Cheese Blintzes
Elevate your breakfast or brunch table with these High Protein Classic Cheese Blintzes, a healthy twist on the beloved Eastern European dish. This recipe blends the comfort of traditional crepes with a protein-packed batter, thanks to the addition of whey protein powder. Filled with a luscious mixture of cottage cheese, cream cheese, and tangy Greek yogurt, these blintzes boast a creamy, slightly sweet center infused with vanilla and fresh lemon zest. Lightly pan-fried to golden perfection, they deliver a delightful balance of crispy and soft textures. With just 50 minutes from start to finish, these high-protein blintzes make for a satisfying, guilt-free indulgence, perfect for serving with fresh fruit, a dusting of powdered sugar, or a drizzle of honey. Ideal for health-conscious food lovers and brunch enthusiasts alike!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 scoop whey protein powder
- 3 large eggs
- 1.5 cups milk
- 0.5 cup water
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 4 ounces cream cheese
- 0.5 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 0.25 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, whey protein powder, eggs, milk, water, and salt until the mixture is smooth and free of lumps.
Melt the butter in a small saucepan or microwave and add it to the batter, mixing well. Let the batter rest for 10 minutes.
Meanwhile, in a blender or food processor, combine the cottage cheese, cream cheese, Greek yogurt, vanilla extract, sugar, and lemon zest. Blend until smooth and creamy. Set the filling aside.
Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and lightly coat it with oil. Pour about 1/4 cup of the batter into the skillet and swirl to cover the bottom evenly.
Cook for about 2 minutes or until the edges look dry and the bottom is lightly golden. Carefully flip the crepe and cook for another minute. Remove to a plate and repeat with remaining batter.
Place approximately 2 tablespoons of the cheese filling near one edge of a crepe. Fold the edge over the filling, fold in the sides, and roll up.
Repeat the filling and rolling process with all the crepes.
In the same skillet, melt a bit of butter over medium heat and gently sauté the filled blintzes in batches until golden brown and heated through, about 2 minutes per side.
Serve warm, dusted with powdered sugar, or topped with fresh fruit, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2205 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 108.3 g | 139% | |
| Saturated Fat | 50.2 g | 251% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 820 mg | 273% | |
| Sodium | 2627 mg | 114% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 200.8 g | 73% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.6 g | 13% | |
| Total Sugars | 101.9 g | ||
| Protein | 102.6 g | 205% | |
| Vitamin D | 7.5 mcg | 37% | |
| Calcium | 1038 mg | 80% | |
| Iron | 8.5 mg | 47% | |
| Potassium | 1546 mg | 33% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
