Meta Description: These Cottage Cheese Waffles are secretly high in protein, naturally sweetened, and perfectly fluffy! Ready in 15 minutes—great for meal prep or a healthy breakfast.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
✔ High-Protein – Cottage cheese adds 14g protein per serving!
✔ Light & Fluffy – Perfect crispy-on-the-outside, tender-inside texture.
✔ Naturally Sweetened – Just a touch of honey (no refined sugar).
✔ Meal-Prep Friendly – Freeze & reheat for quick breakfasts all week.
Ingredients
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 Tbsp honey
- ⅓ cup milk (any kind)
- 1 Tbsp vegetable oil
Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour (or whole wheat/oat flour)
- 1 tsp baking powder
Optional Toppings
- Fresh berries, banana slices, maple syrup, or nut butter
Instructions
1. Blend the Wet Ingredients
- In a blender or food processor, combine cottage cheese, eggs, vanilla, honey, milk, and oil. Blend until smooth.
2. Mix the Batter
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour and baking powder.
- Pour the blended cottage cheese mixture into the dry ingredients. Stir just until combined (don’t overmix).
3. Cook the Waffles
- Preheat your waffle iron and lightly grease it.
- Pour ¼ cup batter per waffle (adjust for iron size). Cook 3–5 minutes until golden and crisp.
- Serve immediately with fresh fruit or toppings of choice.
Expert Tips
🔹 For Extra Fluffy Waffles – Let the batter rest 5 minutes before cooking.
🔹 Gluten-Free Option – Use 1:1 gluten-free flour or oat flour.
🔹 Make Ahead – Freeze cooled waffles in a zip-top bag. Reheat in a toaster!
🔹 Blend Well – Ensure cottage cheese is fully smooth for the best texture.
Storage & Reheating
- Fridge: Keep in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Freezer: Freeze up to 3 months (reheat in toaster or oven).
Nutrition (Per Waffle)
Calories: 290 | Carbs: 42g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 7g | Sugar: 17g
These Cottage Cheese Waffles are FLUFFY, high-protein, and perfect for meal prep! Who knew cottage cheese could make waffles this good? Get the recipe: MyTastyTips.com
