Simple High Protein Cottage Cheese Waffles
Make waffles with added protein using cottage cheese and egg whites for a filling breakfast.
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 10 min
- Total Time: 15 min
- Yield: 2 large waffles
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Waffle Iron
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup low-fat cottage cheese
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup oat flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- Cooking spray
Instructions
- Combine cottage cheese and eggs in a blender. Blend until completely smooth.
- Add oat flour, baking powder, vanilla extract, and salt to the blender. Pulse until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Preheat your waffle iron and lightly coat it with cooking spray.
- Pour batter onto the hot waffle iron according to your appliance’s instructions.
- Cook until golden brown and crisp, usually 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 liquid stevia to the batter.
- If the batter seems too thick, add one tablespoon of water or milk until it reaches 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 waffle
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 350
- Fat: 10
- Saturated Fat: 4
- Unsaturated Fat: 6
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 20
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 22
- Cholesterol: 180