Combine the cottage cheese, eggs, vanilla extract, sugar, baking powder, and flour in the order listed, mixing thoroughly after adding each ingredient to ensure a smooth batter.

Preheat a skillet over medium heat and add canola oil, allowing it to warm evenly for frying.

Using a large cookie scoop (about 3 tablespoons) for each pancake, pour batter into the skillet. Fry each pancake on one side until golden brown, then flip and cook the other side until equally golden and cooked through.

Serve the pancakes hot, topped with maple syrup or jam.