Fluffy High-Protein Cottage Cheese Waffles
Make these easy cottage cheese waffles for a quick, protein-packed breakfast. They achieve a light, fluffy texture and are ready in under 20 minutes.
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 15 min
- Total Time: 20 min
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Waffling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup low-fat cottage cheese
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour (or oat flour for gluten-free option)
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- Cooking spray or butter for the iron
Instructions
- Preheat your waffle iron and lightly coat the plates with cooking spray or butter.
- Combine the cottage cheese and eggs in a blender. Blend until the mixture is completely smooth. This step is key for a fluffy texture.
- Pour the cottage cheese mixture into a medium bowl.
- Whisk in the flour, baking powder, vanilla extract, and salt until just combined. Do not overmix; a few small lumps are acceptable.
- Pour the batter onto the hot waffle iron according to your iron’s instructions.
- Cook until golden brown and crisp on the edges, usually 3 to 5 minutes.
- Serve immediately with your preferred toppings.
Notes
- For a gluten-free waffle, substitute the all-purpose flour with oat flour.
- To make this a low-calorie waffles option, use minimal or zero-calorie sweetener in place of vanilla extract if you prefer a sweeter taste without added sugar.
- These waffles freeze well. Cool completely, then place between parchment paper in a freezer bag for up to one month. Reheat in a toaster for best results.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 waffle
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 250
- Fat: 6
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Unsaturated Fat: 3
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 18
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 14
- Cholesterol: 90