Fluffy High Protein Cottage Cheese Waffles
Make these easy cottage cheese waffles for a quick, satisfying breakfast. They are light, fluffy, and packed with protein, making them perfect gym fuel for busy mornings.
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 10 min
- Total Time: 15 min
- Yield: 2 large waffles 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Waffle Iron
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup cottage cheese (full fat or low fat)
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour (or gluten-free blend)
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- Cooking spray or butter for the iron
Instructions
- Preheat your waffle iron according to the manufacturer’s directions. Lightly grease the plates with cooking spray or butter.
- Place the cottage cheese, eggs, flour, baking powder, vanilla extract, and salt into a blender.
- Blend on high speed until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy. This step is key for a fluffy texture.
- Pour the batter onto the hot waffle iron, using the amount recommended for your specific iron size.
- Cook until the waffle is golden brown and crisp, usually 3 to 5 minutes.
- Carefully remove the waffle and serve immediately with your preferred toppings.
Notes
- For extra protein, you can substitute 1/4 cup of the flour with unflavored whey protein powder.
- If you prefer a gluten-free cottage cheese waffle, use a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend instead of all-purpose flour.
- To achieve a crispier exterior, lightly brush the cooked waffles with melted butter before serving.
- These waffles freeze well; cool completely, then place between parchment paper in a freezer bag for up to one month.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 waffle
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 350
- Fat: 10
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Unsaturated Fat: 5
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 28
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 22
- Cholesterol: 150