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High-Protein Cottage Cheese Waffles

High-Protein Cottage Cheese Waffles

These waffles combine the creaminess of cottage cheese with a light, crispy exterior for a fluffy, protein-packed breakfast. Ready in just 20 minutes with simple pantry ingredients, they’re perfect for busy mornings and can be made ahead and frozen for quick reheating.

  • Servings: 4
  • Prep: 10 min
  • Cook: 10 min

Ingredients

  • 1 cup cottage cheese
  • 3 large large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup
  • 1.25 cup flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 3 tablespoons coconut oil, melted and cooled
  • 3 tablespoons milk

Instructions

  1. Add cottage cheese, eggs, vanilla extract, maple syrup, coconut oil, and milk to a blender and process until the mixture is completely smooth.
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour and baking powder until evenly combined.
  3. Pour the blended wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently stir just until moistened, taking care not to overmix.
  4. Preheat and lightly grease your waffle iron. Spoon batter into each section and cook according to your machine’s guidelines until golden brown and crisp, about 3–6 minutes.
  5. Remove waffles and serve immediately with extra maple syrup or your favorite toppings.

Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories: 355 kcal
  • Protein: 16 g
  • Carbohydrates: 35 g
  • Fat: 16 g
  • Fiber: 1 g