Light & Fluffy Cottage Cheese Waffles

Start your morning with these Light & Fluffy Cottage Cheese Waffles, a delicious breakfast choice made entirely from whole-food ingredients. If you have been searching for a protein-packed waffle that actually turns out light and airy instead of dense and heavy, this recipe is for you. These waffles pack protein while maintaining a texture that the whole family will love! They offer a clean, nourishing alternative to standard boxed waffle mixes that are typically lacking nutritional value.

The nutritional powerhouse behind this recipe is the combination of eggs and cottage cheese blended until smooth. A standard two-square serving delivers 18 grams of protein, making it an excellent option for long-lasting morning energy and muscle recovery.

Preparing these waffles is incredibly efficient, requiring just a quick whiz in the blender before mixing with your dry ingredients. Plus, these waffles are ideal for your weekly meal prep routine; simply freeze the extras and pop them into the toaster on busy weekdays for a fast, high-protein meal. Top them with fresh berries, a dollop of plain Greek yogurt, and a drizzle of warm maple syrup for a delicious, health-promoting start to your day.

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Light & Fluffy Cottage Cheese Waffles

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Author: Judes Draughon

If you want a yummy, light, fluffy, high-protein waffle made with whole grains, look no further. These easy-to-make protein-packed waffles are made with whole-food ingredients like eggs and cottage cheese in a blender, and contain 18 grams of protein in two squares. I like to use some oat flour to mellow the taste of the whole-wheat flour. If you want a gluten-free version, use a combination of oat flour and gluten-free flour, but it won’t be as light and fluffy. The flavor and texture of this version make it the perfect waffle for everyone to enjoy!

Ingredients

• 1 1/4 cup whole grain flour (3/4 cup oat flour + 1/2 cup spelt flour)
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 4 eggs
• 1 cup cottage cheese
• 1 tsp vanilla paste
• 1 tbsp maple syrup
• 1/4 cup milk
• 3 tbsp safflower oil or organic canola oil

Instructions

1. Heat a waffle iron.
2. In a large bowl, mix together the dry ingredients and set aside.
3. Add eggs, cottage cheese, vanilla paste, maple syrup, and milk to a blender and blend for a couple of minutes until smooth.
4. Add the blended ingredients to the flour mixture and gently stir until combined but still lumpy.
5. Fold oil into the batter.
6. Spray the hot waffle iron with oil and add 1/3 cup batter to each square cavity. Close the lid of the waffle iron and cook until golden brown.
7. Top hot waffles with berries, plain yogurt, and hot maple syrup. Enjoy!

Notes

Each waffle contains 9 grams of protein, and this recipe makes 8 squares. A serving is 2 squares for 18 grams of protein.