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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
- Add cottage cheese, eggs, vanilla extract, maple syrup, coconut oil, and milk to a blender and process until the mixture is completely smooth.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour and baking powder until evenly combined.
- Pour the blended wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently stir just until moistened, taking care not to overmix.
- 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.
- 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