Simple High Protein Cottage Cheese Waffles
Make waffles with added protein using cottage cheese and egg whites for a satisfying breakfast.
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 10 min
- Total Time: 15 min
- Yield: 2 servings
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Waffling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup low-fat cottage cheese
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 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.
- Pour the mixture into a bowl. Whisk in the oat flour, baking powder, vanilla extract, and salt 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 directions.
- Cook until golden brown and crisp, usually 4 to 6 minutes.
- Serve immediately with your preferred toppings.
Notes
- For a thinner batter, add 1 to 2 tablespoons of milk or water.
- If you do not have oat flour, blend 1/2 cup of rolled oats until fine.
- These waffles freeze well; cool completely before storing in an airtight container.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 waffle
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 4
- Sodium: 350
- Fat: 9
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Unsaturated Fat: 6
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 25
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 26
- Cholesterol: 150