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Cottage Cheese Waffles: High-Protein, Low-Calorie Breakfast Recipe

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These homemade cottage cheese waffles are a delicious, high-protein breakfast option that are thick, light, and fluffy. With 16 grams of protein per serving, they provide a nutritious start to your day and can be made in just 20 minutes. Perfect for meal prep or freezing for later, these waffles combine wholesome ingredients like full-fat cottage cheese, eggs, and coconut oil to create a satisfying and flavorful meal loved by both kids and adults.

Ingredients

Dry Ingredients

  • 1 1/4 cup flour (all-purpose or whole wheat)
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder

Wet Ingredients

  • 1 cup cottage cheese (full fat is best)
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 Tablespoon maple syrup (plus more for serving)
  • 3 Tablespoons coconut oil (melted and cooled)
  • 3 Tablespoons milk of choice (or up to 1/4 cup for thinner waffles)

Instructions

  1. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour and baking powder until well mixed to ensure even leavening.
  2. Blend Wet Ingredients: Add the cottage cheese, eggs, vanilla extract, maple syrup, and milk into a blender. Blend until the mixture is smooth and creamy, which helps create the light texture of the waffles.
  3. Mix Batter: Pour the blended wet ingredients into the bowl with the dry ingredients and gently stir until just combined; avoid overmixing to keep the batter light.
  4. Add Coconut Oil: Stir in the melted and cooled coconut oil until evenly incorporated. The batter will be thick at this stage.
  5. Preheat Waffle Iron: Heat your waffle iron according to the manufacturer’s instructions to ensure even cooking.
  6. Cook Waffles: Scoop approximately 1/3 cup of batter into each waffle cavity. Cook for 3-6 minutes, depending on your waffle iron, until waffles are golden and cooked through.
  7. Serve: Top the waffles with additional maple syrup or your favorite toppings and enjoy warm.

Notes

  • Use full-fat cottage cheese for the best texture and flavor.
  • If you prefer thinner waffles, add up to 1/4 cup milk as needed to adjust batter consistency.
  • These waffles freeze well; reheat in a toaster or oven for a quick breakfast.
  • Be careful not to overmix the batter to keep waffles fluffy.
  • Cooking time may vary depending on the waffle iron used; start checking at 3 minutes.

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