These high protein cottage cheese waffles are light and fluffy, delicious and nutritious! With 13 grams of protein per serving, they’re a great way to fuel up for the day ahead.
These may look like ordinary waffles, but these Cottage Cheese Waffles have a little extra goodness inside every bite!
Fluffy centers with slightly crisp edges, these waffles are packed with extra protein. They’re a delicious way to start the day with a healthy boost of energy.
Even if you think you don’t like cottage cheese, you’ll LOVE this recipe!
Why you’ll love this family favorite recipe!
- Cottage cheese makes the waffles creamy, light, and fluffy.
- Extra protein helps fuel the day.
- The recipe is easy to follow.
- Made with wholesome ingredients and no additives, preservatives, or other fillers you might find in store-bought waffles.
- It’s easy to customize these waffles with any of your favorite add-ins and toppings.
Ingredient notes
This 5-ingredient high protein waffle calls for simple ingredients you probably already have in your kitchen or pantry.
- Cottage cheese – This makes the waffles so fluffy inside, and adds extra protein. You can use whole milk or 2% milk cottage cheese. I use 2% cottage cheese.
- Oats – Adds extra protein and nutrition to every bite, and acts as the “flour” ingredient in this recipe. You could use flour instead if you prefer.
- Eggs – Use three large eggs at room temperature so that they blend quickly and smoothly. Eggs add protein to these cottage cheese waffles and help the ingredients all bind together.
- Vanilla – A teaspoon of vanilla extract adds that classic bakery aroma and flavor.
- Maple syrup – Adds an extra little touch of sweetness. You could either substitute honey for the maple syrup or eliminate it completely.
Optional toppings: fresh fruit, maple syrup, whipped cream, chopped pecans or almonds all make delicious waffle toppings.
Step-by-step instructions
You’ll find the full list of ingredients along with measurements, and more detailed instructions in the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post. Here are some step-by-step photos to show you how easy it is to make these cottage cheese waffles.
- Add all of the ingredients to a high-powered blender or a food processor.
- Blend or process just until smooth.
3. Heat a waffle iron and spray lightly with cooking spray. Once it’s ready, pour some batter into the center, then close the lid.
4. Cook for about 1-2 minutes, just until the waffles reach your desired level of crispness on the outside and are done the whole way through. Our waffle iron has a light that goes from red to green once the waffles have reached the desired level of doneness.
5. Serve with more maple syrup and any other additional optional toppings of your choice.
Marlynn’s Tip
Recipe Tip
If you want to add in chocolate chips or blueberries, gently fold them into the batter in a large bowl after Step 4. When scooping out batter to place into the waffle iron, try to make sure the chocolate chips or blueberries are spread out so you don’t have a clump in one area of the waffle. This also helps prevent the waffle from burning.
Recipe FAQs
Absolutely! Place cooled waffles into a freezer friendly airtight container or freezer bag and freeze for up to two months. I like to make a batch of these on a Sunday, enjoy half that day, then freeze the rest for the family to enjoy whenever they want.
From frozen, add directly to a toaster oven and toast until heated through.
Yes! As is, the recipe makes enough for about 2-4 people. You can double the recipe to serve 4+ people.
Serving suggestions
We love these cottage cheese waffles for breakfast with a cup of coffee or tea. They’re also great served as part of a brunch with a sausage frittata, fresh fruit salad, and tropical sangria.
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Cottage cheese waffles
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 3 large eggs
- 1 Tablespoon maple syrup, or honey
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to a food processor or blender and blend until just combined
- Grease hot waffle iron and add about ¼ cup waffle mixture into the center.
- Close and cook about 4-5 minutes until golden.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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