High-protein Cottage Cheese Waffles are a delicious breakfast recipe with each serving containing 12 grams of protein. They have crispy edges and a soft center and are extra special when served with maple syrup, fresh fruit, and extra cottage cheese. Gluten free friendly.
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Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Waffle batter is ready in less than 5 minutes thanks to the help of a blender or food processor!
- Naturally rich in protein, calcium, and vitamin B12 thanks to cottage cheese.
- Wholesome ingredients make for a healthy protein waffle recipe.
- A great way to up the protein content for the most important meal of the day!
If you are into the cottage cheese recipes trend, make sure to check out Cottage Cheese Pancakes and Blueberry Cottage Cheese Ice Cream.
Recipe Ingredients
These cottage cheese protein waffles are made with simple ingredients you probably already have on hand. We will need:
- cottage cheese – look for small curds cottage cheese, either 2%, 4%, or full-fat cottage cheese. Fat-free cottage cheese can also be used. You could try replacing the cottage cheese with Greek yogurt, but there won’t be as much protein.
- eggs – three eggs give the waffles lift and structure. I suppose you could try replacing one of the eggs with a ground flaxseed egg, but I haven’t tested this myself.
- milk of choice – regular whole milk or your favorite non-dairy milk like almond milk, coconut milk, or cashew milk all work.
- oil – use a neutral oil like avocado oil or light olive oil. Melted and cooled coconut oil could also work, but it will slightly change the flavor.
- vanilla extract – pure vanilla extract gives it a nice natural sweetness.
- whole wheat flour – I love to use whole wheat flour or white whole wheat flour for extra fiber. You can also use ¾ cup all-purpose flour or ⅔ cup gluten-free all-purpose baking flour (a gluten-free mix with xathan gum).
- baking powder – for a little bit of extra lift for a fluffy texture.
- ground cinnamon – a dash of cinnamon gives it nice background warmth, but you can add a teaspoon of cinnamon if that is your personal preference.
Find the full detailed instructions with measurements in the recipe card below, at the end of this post.
How to Make
This cottage cheese waffle recipe has become my new go-to waffle and my 3-year-old (and husband!) just can’t get enough! They are so easy to make and with a high speed blender, the waffle batter is ready in no time. Here’s how to do it in a few simple steps:
Preheat the waffle iron so it’s ready to go when the batter is done.
Blend Ingredients
Add cottage cheese, eggs, milk, oil, vanilla extract, flour, baking powder, and cinnamon to a blender. Blend until just smooth, making sure not to over-blend.
Cook Waffles
Spray the waffle iron with nonstick cooking spray. Add about 1/3 cup of batter to each quarter of the preheated waffle iron.
Cook for 5-6 minutes, or until golden brown.
Note: Time will vary based on the kind of waffle maker you use.
Finish a Big Batch
Transfer the cooked waffles to a wire rack while you continue with the rest of the batter.
If you would like to keep the fluffy waffles warm while cooking, place them on a baking sheet in a 200ºF oven.
Serving Suggestions
This high protein healthy waffle recipe can be served with all sorts of things. Technically it’s a savory waffle since there is no added sugar, so I like to serve them with extra cottage cheese and our favorite toppings. You could try:
- For Breakfast: Enjoy on a lazy weekend morning with fresh cottage cheese, real maple syrup, brown sugar, fresh berries, and butter. Or give it a savory touch with sausage, eggs, and bacon. It would go great with my Sausage and Hashbrown Casserole.
- Grab-and-Go: Pop a few in the toaster or toaster oven for a quick grab-and-go treat on busy mornings. Add my Blueberry Banana Smoothie for a filling breakfast!
- Snack: Serve to the kiddos as a healthy snack. Who doesn’t love waffles after school? These Rainbow Fruit Skewers would be the perfect addition.
- Dessert: Give it a special touch with whipped cream, chocolate chips, coconut flakes, and more. You could even dip them in my Healthy Chocolate Fruit Dip.
How to Store, Freeze, & Reheat
Leftover waffles will keep in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days, which means they are great for meal prep.
Freeze: Cool to room temperature and store the waffles in a freezer-safe plastic storage bag. Frozen waffles will keep for up to 1 month.
Reheat: Pop the waffles in the microwave, or reheat in the toaster or toaster oven for 5 minutes, until warm.
Recipe FAQs
Is cottage cheese healthy?
These cottage cheese waffles are a scrumptious and creative way to enjoy cottage cheese with a little bit of a twist. Plus, you get all that extra protein, calcium, and vitamin B12.
Is there a difference between pancake and waffle batter?
Pancake batter is usually thinner and contains less fat and eggs when compared to waffle batter.
What kind of cottage cheese should I use?
I prefer a small curd, but you can use lowfat or whole milk.
Cottage Cheese Waffles
Ingredients
- 1 cup small curd cottage cheese, lowfat is fine
- 3 large eggs
- ⅓ cup milk
- 3 tablespoons avocado oil, or mild olive oil
- ½ tablespoon vanilla extract
- ⅔ cup whole wheat flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat waffle iron
- In a blender add cottage cheese, eggs, milk, oil, vanilla extract, flour, baking powder and cinnamon. Blend until smooth (but don’t over-blend).
- Cook waffles: Add about 1/3 cup of batter to waffle iron and cook about 5-6 minutes (or until golden – cook according to manufacturer’s instructions).
- Serve warm with fresh cottage cheese and your favorite toppings.
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