These cottage cheese waffles are high in protein, light, and fluffyโperfect for a healthy, easy breakfast or meal prep. Freezer-friendly and kid-approved!
Why Youโll Love This Recipe
- This is an easy recipe that uses simple ingredientsโyou will get high protein waffles without the need for added protein powder.
- If you aren't a big cottage cheese fan, one of the best things about this recipe is there is no cottage cheese flavor! They truly taste like traditional waffles.
- These cottage cheese protein waffles are a great recipe for meal prep. You can also make a big batch and freeze them. Leftover waffles are perfect for busy mornings!
- Serve these fluffy waffles with your favorite toppings! We love topping them with fresh fruit and a drizzle of maple syrup. Peanut butter, Nutella, and whipped cream are all great options too.
Looking for other cottage cheese recipes? Try our easy high protein cottage cheese ranch dip, our skillet lasagna with cottage cheese, or our sun dried tomato egg bites with basil and mozzarella.
If you have your own sourdough starter, try out our homemade sourdough discard waffles.
Ingredient Notes
- Cottage cheese - you can use full-fat cottage cheese or low-fat cottage cheese for this recipe. The addition of cottage cheese is a great way to get extra protein into regular waffles.
- Milk - use your preferred milk here. Cow's milk or a plant-based milk option will both work well.
See the recipe card below for a complete list of ingredients and measurements.
Equipment Needed
- Waffle iron - you will need a waffle iron for this recipe. You can use a Belgian waffle maker or traditional waffle maker for large waffles or you could also use the Dash waffle maker for mini waffles.
- High speed blender or food processor - you will need one of these to blend the cottage cheese into a smooth mixture.
Recipe Tips & Variations
- Add mix-ins to the waffles such as chocolate chips, blueberries, or bananas.
- Create a savory waffle with avocado slices, a fried egg, and everything but the bagel seasoning.
- Use a waffle iron that makes fun shapes.
- Don't over mix the batter! It can result in a gummy texture for the waffles.
How to Make This Protein Waffle Recipe
For the full recipe instructions, scroll down to the recipe card at the bottom of the page.
Step 1: Preheat the waffle maker. Add cottage cheese and milk to a blender. Blend on high for 10 seconds until smooth.
Step 2: Add the eggs, vanilla, and maple syrup and blend for another 10 seconds until completely smooth.
Step 3: Add the flour, baking powder, and salt to a large bowl. Mix until combined.
Step 4: Add the cottage cheese mixture from the blender to the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
Step 5: Next, fold in the avocado oil or butter. Feel free to fold in chocolate chips or any other optional mix-ins here!
Step 6: Spray avocado or olive oil cooking spray on the preheated waffle iron. Add the appropriate amount of waffle batter. Note that the amount will vary depending on the size of your waffle maker. Cook the waffle until golden brown on the outside and fluffy on the inside. We recommend setting the waffles on a wire rack to cool.
High-Protein Cottage Cheese Waffles FAQs
We recommend storing leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator and eating within 3-4 days.
Yes! They can last for about 2-3 months in the freezer. For best results, let them cool completely, freeze them flat, and then store them in airtight containers or freezer bags.ย
We recommend reheating the waffles in the toaster or toaster oven.
These waffles are not gluten-free, dairy-free, or vegan. They are vegetarian.ย
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Cottage Cheese Waffles (High Protein + Easy Recipe)
Ingredients
- 1, 16 ounce container of cottage cheese (2 cups)
- ยฝ cup milk (regular milk or almond milk)
- 3 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ยฝ teaspoon kosher salt
- 3 tablespoons avocado oil or melted butter
Instructions
- Preheat the waffle maker. Add cottage cheese and milk to a blender. Blend on high for 10 seconds until smooth. Add the eggs, vanilla, and maple syrup and blend for another 10 seconds until completely smooth.
- Add the flour, baking powder, and salt to a large mixing bowl. Mix until combined.
- Add the cottage cheese mixture from the blender to the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Next, fold in the avocado oil or butter. Feel free to fold in chocolate chips or any other optional mix-ins here!
- Spray avocado or olive oil spray on the preheated waffle iron. Add the appropriate amount of batter. Note that the amount will vary depending on the size of your waffle maker. Cook the waffle until golden brown on the outside and fluffy on the inside.
Notes
- Save Time/Prep Ahead:
- You can prepare the batter ahead of time and store covered in the refrigerator. Whisk the batter before making the waffles.
- Make a batch of waffles for meal prep and store them in the freezer until ready to eat. It makes for a quick and easy breakfast!
- The recipe can be found on My Fitness Pal by searching "BWB Cottage Cheese Waffles." The nutrition content provided for each recipe is an estimate created through the My Fitness Pal database. Please be aware that the nutritional content of each recipe may vary based on the products you use, the precision of your measurements, and the source you use to obtain nutrition data. While we try to provide accurate information, we give no guarantee regarding the accuracy of the nutritional information provided.
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