Syrniki (cottage cheese pancakes): the indulgent original vs a healthy version
2026-11-05 · 6 min read · Get Lean Today
Syrniki have been my weekend breakfast for years. 5% cottage cheese, a couple of spoons of oat flour and a dry non-stick pan. With yogurt and berries I'm full until lunch.
Original · 200 g
520 kcal
Protein 26 · Fat 28 · Carbs 40
Healthy version · you save 220
300 kcal
Protein 32 · Fat 7 · Carbs 26
Approximate macros per serving
Why the original is so heavy
Full-fat curd, flour, sugar and lots of frying oil.
Gram by gram: usual recipe vs my version
Per serving. This is where the calories actually go.
| Usual | kcal | My version | kcal |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9% cottage cheese, 180 g | 290 | 5% cottage cheese, 180 g | 215 |
| Wheat flour, 25 g | 85 | Oat flour, 10 g | 35 |
| Sugar, 15 g | 60 | Sweetener, vanilla, 2 g | 0 |
| Frying oil, 7 g | 65 | — | |
| Egg, 30 g | 45 | Egg, 30 g | 45 |
| Total | 545 | you save 250 | 295 |
Reference values, rounded to 5 kcal. Brands differ — check the label.
Ingredients
- 5% cottage cheese180 g
- Oat flour10 g
- Sweetener, vanilla2 g
- Egg30 g
How to make it
- Mix into a smooth dough.
- Shape 6 patties.
- Pan-fry without oil or bake 20 minutes.
Tip: Serve with yogurt and berries instead of sour cream and jam.
Mistakes I made so you don't have to
- Wet cottage cheese spreads — squeeze it first.
- High heat burns the outside — medium heat with a lid.
Storing
Cooked keep 3 days; raw freeze for a month.
How to log it
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FAQ
- How many calories are in regular syrniki (cottage cheese pancakes)?
- About 520 kcal per 200 g serving.
- Can I eat it while dieting?
- Yes. The healthy version saves about 220 kcal and has more protein, so it fits a deficit easily.
- How do I count my own portion?
- Snap a photo in Get Lean Today and calories and macros are counted for you.