Description
Power up your mornings with these Protein-Packed Gluten-Free Cottage Cheese Waffles! Crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, and naturally high in protein, they’re perfect for anyone looking for quick breakfast ideas, post-workout fuel, or healthy snack options. Made with oat flour and creamy cottage cheese, this easy recipe is gluten-free, meal-prep friendly, and sure to satisfy. Whether you need easy food ideas or nutritious breakfast inspiration, these waffles are a must-try for your breakfast or brunch rotation.
Ingredients
1 cup cottage cheese
3 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup oat flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons maple syrup (optional)
Instructions
1. Add cottage cheese, eggs, and vanilla extract to a blender. Blend until smooth.
2. In a separate bowl, whisk oat flour, baking powder, and salt until combined.
3. Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just mixed.
4. Preheat the waffle iron and lightly grease it with oil or cooking spray.
5. Scoop batter into the waffle iron and cook for 3–5 minutes or until golden brown.
6. Remove from the waffle maker and serve hot with your favorite toppings.
Notes
For a smoother batter, always blend the cottage cheese thoroughly before mixing.
You can prep these waffles ahead of time and store them in the fridge or freezer.
Make sure the waffle iron is fully preheated before adding batter to get that perfect crispy edge.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Waffle Iron
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 waffle
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 105mg