Simple High Protein Cottage Cheese Waffles
Make waffles with a significant protein boost using cottage cheese and egg whites. This recipe yields fluffy, satisfying waffles perfect for breakfast or a post-workout meal.
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 15 min
- Total Time: 20 min
- Yield: 3 large waffles
- 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 oat flour (or regular all-purpose flour)
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- Cooking spray or oil for the iron
Instructions
- Combine the cottage cheese and eggs in a blender or food processor. Blend until completely smooth.
- Pour the mixture into a bowl. Whisk in the oat flour, baking powder, vanilla extract, and salt until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Preheat your waffle iron and lightly coat it with cooking spray or oil.
- Pour the batter onto the hot iron according to your waffle maker’s instructions (usually about 1/2 cup per waffle).
- Cook until golden brown and crisp, typically 4 to 6 minutes.
- Serve immediately with your preferred toppings.
Notes
- For a sweeter waffle, add 1 tablespoon of maple syrup or a few drops of stevia to the batter.
- If the batter seems too thick, add one tablespoon of milk (dairy or non-dairy) until you reach a pourable consistency.
- These waffles freeze well; cool completely before storing in an airtight container. Reheat in a toaster for best texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 large waffle
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 4
- Sodium: 350
- Fat: 8
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Unsaturated Fat: 5
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 25
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 20
- Cholesterol: 110