Cottage Cheese Waffles – Healthy Fitness Meals
Ever since I made these Cottage Cheese Waffles, I’ve been hooked. They are so simple and easy to make with a handful of ingredients. High in protein from the cottage cheese, and the perfect breakfast to kickstart your day.
These waffles are a hit, and the added cottage cheese for a high protein boost makes it well worth it. You only need a handful of ingredients and some cottage cheese to make these soft and fluffy waffles.
Ingredients you will need
Below is a list of ingredients you will need to make these high-protein waffles. Full measurements are listed further down below in the recipe card.
- Cottage cheese
- Eggs
- Vanilla extract
- Honey: maple syrup or agave will work too
- Milk of choice: I like using 2%
- Vegetable oil: or coconut oil
- All-purpose flour: Other flours will work, like oat flour.
- Baking powder
- Fresh fruits of choice for topping
How to make cottage cheese waffles
Step 1: In a blender or food processor, add the first 6 ingredients and blend until
smooth.
Step 2: In a large jug or bowl, mix the flour with baking powder. Pour the blended cottage cheese mixture over the flour in the jug, and whisk until combined.
Step 3: Preheat a waffle maker until the green light is on. Add about 1/4 cupful of
batter per waffle (adjust to the size of your waffle maker).
Step 4: cook for 3-5 minutes, or until the green lights turn on. Serve with fresh fruits and enjoy!
Tips from my kitchen
- Low-fat cottage cheese works well, but full-fat will give a richer and better texture.
- I like to let the batter sit for 5 minutes to help the flour hydrate and get a fluffier waffle.
- Don’t overmix the batter. Mix until just combined.
- Even if the waffle maker is non-stick, don’t forget to grease it with cooking spray.
- Don’t rush it. Cook until golden brown.
- Best served warm.
Customize it
There are many different ways to customize these waffles to make it your own. Here are some ideas that you may want to try.
- Add some cinnamon for a hint of warm flavor.
- Like chocolate? Add in some chocolate chips or add 2 tablespoons of cocoa powder to the flour mixture to make it fully chocolate.
- Add some fresh or frozen blueberries.
- For savory waffles, skip the honey and try adding chives, garlic powder, or even shredded cheese!
Common Questions
Place leftover waffles in a container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
Yes. They can be frozen for up to 3 months.
You can use oat flour, whole wheat flour, or gluten-free flour. I haven’t tested it with almond flour. If you are going to use almond flour, you may need to add 2 more eggs to serve as a binder since almond flour is dense and the cottage cheese retains a lot of moisture.
Yes. You can use coconut oil instead of vegetable oil.
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