Homemade Waffle Recipe

Across photo of stacked Cottage Cheese Waffles.

Cottage Cheese Waffles that are low calorie, high protein, and perfectly thick, light, and fluffy! With 16 grams of protein per serving and made in just 20 minutes, this easy healthy breakfast recipe is truly one of my favorites. My kids love them, I love them, and you can even meal prep or freeze them for later. If you've been looking to add more protein to your daily breakfasts in an easy way, you'll love this waffles recipe - they're SO good!

Course Breakfast

Cuisine American

Diet Vegetarian

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 10

Total Time 20

Servings Servings

Calories 339kcal

Author Christine McMichael

Equipment

Ingredients

1 cup cottage cheese full fat is best
3 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 Tablespoon maple syrup plus more for serving
1 1/4 cup flour all-purpose or whole wheat
1 teaspoon baking powder
3 Tablespoons coconut oil melted and cooled
3 Tablespoons milk of choice or up to 1/4 cup for thinner pancakes

Instructions

In a large bowl, combine the dry ingredients and whisk.
Add the cottage cheese, eggs, vanilla, maple syrup, and milk to the blender and blend until smooth.
Add the blended ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir gently.
Stir in the coconut oil, still until well combined. Batter will be thick.
Heat a waffle iron.
Scoop 1/3 cup batter into each waffle cavity.
Cook 3-6 minutes (mine took 3, but this depends on the waffle iron).
Top with syrup and enjoy!

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