Creamsicle Pancakes



No syrup required.  The boys ate these even
without the powdered sugar.

 Makes 20 Small Pancakes

1 small orange
3 eggs
1/4 c butter, melted
1/4 c sugar
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp vanilla
3/4 c cottage cheese
3/4 c flour (regular or white whole wheat)
powdered sugar

Zest orange.  Peel orange and remove non-edible parts.  Separate egg yolks from whites.  Place orange, zest, egg yolks, butter through cottage cheese in a small bowl.  Puree mixture.  Stir in flour.  Let batter rest for 10 minutes.  Beat egg whites to hold soft peaks.  Fold into batter.  Heat skillets to just below medium heat.  Pour 2 tablespoons of batter at a time.  Wait for bubbles, flip, and cook second sides.  Dust with powdered sugar.