Making the Sheet Pan Pancakes

1. Preheat the oven to 425F 
2. Prepare the sauteed apples or may prepare them in advance and store them in an air-tight glass container in the refrigerator.
3. Butter a quarter-sized sheet pan (or a 9×13 baking dish) with softened butter, place parchment paper, and butter the parchment paper as well. Set it aside.
4. To a large bowl, add the all-purpose flour, ground flaxseed, baking powder, baking soda, and coconut sugar. Mix with a fork in a whisking motion to combine. Set it aside.
5. To a separate (heat or microwave safe) bowl add the unsalted butter. Place in the microwave for about 20-30 seconds to melt the butter. Note: might need to mix it with a fork a few times to help the heated butter melt. Add the egg and mix in a whisking motion to combine. Next, add the cottage cheese and mix. Finally, add the milk and vanilla extract. Mix to combine.
6. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix to combine.
7. Transfer the batter to the buttered sheet pan and spread it out evenly. Tap the sheet pan against the counter 2 times to help release air bubbles. Garnish the top with desired toppings. I spooned the sauteed apples evenly over the top of the batter.
8. Bake for about 16-18 minutes (rotating half-way through the baking time) or until the top is golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean when inserted in the center. 
9. Allow to sit for 10 minutes 
10. Transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely 
11. Cut into desired pieces and enjoy.

Add Desired Toppings (examples):

• Blueberries
• Sauteed Apples
• Mini Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips
• Unsweetened Shredded Coconut 
• Diced bananas

How to Make Sauteed Apples (without the added sugars):

1. Scrub clean the apples under cold water and pat them dry with a paper towel. Then, peel the skin off, cut the ends off, cut the apple into quarters, and remove the core.
2. Cut the apples into same-sized small pieces (or into pieces/sizes you desire or need)and measure 2 cups.
3. Add a tablespoon of butter to a saucepan and allow it to melt. Once the butter has melted, add the diced apples and the ground cinnamon. Mix to coat the apples evenly with the ground cinnamon.
4. Cover with a lid and allow the apples to cook over medium-low heat (while stirring it a few times) for about 10 minutes.
5. The apples are ready once they have softened and are fork tender (meaning a fork is easily able to pierce through the apple).
6. Once the apples have softened, remove the lid. If there is liquid in the pan, increase the heat to medium and allow the apples to cook (with the lid off) for about 3-5 minutes or until most of the liquid has evaporated.
7. Allow to cool and spoon it over pancakes, waffles or serve it as a side!
8. Or transfer to a glass food container, allow to cool completely, cover with a lid and keep it in the refrigerator.