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Cottage Cheese Waffles are high-protein waffles that are fluffy, filling, and perfectly crisp around the edges. Whether you’re fueling up for a busy day or prepping for a protein-packed brunch, this recipe delivers both flavor and fuel in under 15 minutes!
Why I Love This Recipe
I love these waffles because they are a healthier version of one of my favorite breakfast recipes. Here is why I love them so much:
- High protein and low carb – Packed with eggs, oat flour, and cottage cheese for lasting energy.
- Quick and easy – Ready in under 15 minutes with minimal cleanup.
- Kid-friendly and customizable – Add berries, nut butter, or even chocolate chips.
- Meal-prep friendly – Make a batch, freeze, and reheat for a quick breakfast.
Recipe Ingredients
- Oat flour – High in fiber and naturally gluten-free if certified. I use Bob’s Red Mill brand.
- Eggs – Provide structure and a protein boost.
- Almond milk – Keeps the batter light and dairy free.
- Cottage cheese – Adds moisture, protein, and creaminess.
- Baking powder – Helps the waffles rise and stay fluffy.
- Monk fruit sweetener – Sugar-free and low glycemic for natural sweetness.
- Vanilla extract – Adds warmth and depth to the flavor.
- Coconut oil – Keeps the waffles from sticking and adds healthy fat.
Variations
- Chocolate chips: Stir in a tablespoon of dark chocolate chips before cooking.
- Savory waffles: Omit sweetener and vanilla, add shredded cheddar and chives.
- Protein boost: Add a scoop of your favorite unflavored or vanilla protein powder.
How to Make Cottage Cheese Waffles
- Preheat the waffle maker. In a medium bowl, combine oat flour, baking powder, and monk fruit. Set aside. Add the eggs, almond milk, cottage cheese, and vanilla extract into a large food processor or blender. Pulse until thoroughly combined.
- Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients. Stir in the coconut oil until combined. The mix should be thick.
- Pour the waffle mix into the waffle maker and cook your waffle until your waffle maker says it’s ready (usually 2-3 minutes).
- Carefully remove the waffle and repeat until all of the waffle batter has been used. Top with fresh berries and serve with maple syrup.
Tips
Here are a few tips to ensure success with these cottage cheese waffles and dealing with a thick batter.
- Use full-fat cottage cheese for a creamier texture.
- Check batter thickness: If it’s too thin, add 1–2 tablespoons more oat flour.
- Don’t overfill the waffle maker: to avoid spillage.
- Let them rest a minute: resting will allow them to crisp up further.
Recipe FAQs
Yes! Freeze cooked waffles in a single layer, then store in a zip-top bag. Reheat in the air fryer at 350°F for 3–4 minutes.
Yes, if you use certified gluten-free oat flour.
Fresh fruits like blueberries, strawberries, and bananas, as well as nut butters, Greek yogurt, or sugar-free maple syrup, are all delicious.
Yes! Just make sure it’s unsweetened and has a similar texture to regular cottage cheese.
Each waffle has around 11-12g of protein, depending on your exact ingredients.
I hope you enjoy this high protein waffle recipe as much as we do! It’s one of my family’s favorite healthy-ish breakfast recipes.
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Cottage Cheese Waffles
Equipment
- 1 Waffle Maker
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups Oat flour
- 3 large eggs
- 2 Tablespoons almond milk
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon monk fruit
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 Tablespoons coconut oil
Toppings
- fresh fruits, nut butters, maple syrup
Instructions
- Preheat the waffle maker
- In a medium bowl, combine oat flour, baking powder, and monk fruit. Set aside.
- In a blender or food processor, pulse together eggs, almond milk, cottage cheese, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Add blended mixture to dry ingredients. Stir in coconut oil. Batter should be thick.
- Pour into a preheated waffle maker and cook for 2–3 minutes or until the waffle maker indicates it’s done.
- Top with berries and serve with maple syrup or your favorite sugar-free syrup.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
