In a large bowl, combine the cottage cheese, eggs, sourdough discard, vanilla extract, sugar, flour, and baking powder.
Mix until all the ingredients are well combined, then let the batter rest for 10 minutes before cooking.
Preheat a nonstick skillet over medium-low heat. Add a small amount of butter and let it melt.
Scoop about 3 tablespoons of batter per pancake into the skillet. Cook until the bottoms are golden and the edges begin to set, then gently flip. Cook until golden on the other side and cooked through.
Serve warm with maple syrup, jam, or fresh berries.