Description
These healthy protein waffles are quick and easy to make, packed with wholesome ingredients like eggs, cottage cheese, and oats, delivering a delicious and nutritious breakfast option in just 10 minutes. Perfectly crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, they can be topped with fresh fruits, nut butter, or yogurt for extra flavor and nutrition.
Ingredients
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Waffle Batter
- 2 large eggs (substitute with flax eggs for vegan option)
- 1 cup cottage cheese (use ricotta cheese for a similar effect)
- 1 cup old fashioned oats (substitute with gluten-free oats for gluten-free option)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (replace with almond extract for different flavor)
- 1/2 tsp salt (use kosher salt or omit for sodium-free)
Toppings (optional)
- Fresh fruits (berries are especially delightful)
- Nut butter (almond or peanut butter work beautifully)
- Yogurt (choose Greek yogurt for extra protein)
- Maple syrup or honey (use sparingly for a lower sugar option)
Instructions
- Preheat waffle iron: Preheat your waffle iron to medium-high heat and lightly oil it to prevent sticking.
- Prepare batter: In a blender, combine the eggs, cottage cheese, old fashioned oats, vanilla extract, and salt. Blend everything until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Cook waffles: Pour about ½ cup of the batter onto the preheated waffle iron, close the lid, and cook for 4-5 minutes or until the waffles are golden brown and crispy on the outside.
- Serve or store: Serve the waffles immediately with your choice of fresh fruits, yogurt, nut butter, or maple syrup. Alternatively, allow the waffles to cool completely and freeze for future use.
Notes
- For a vegan version, substitute eggs with flax eggs and use plant-based cottage cheese alternatives.
- Gluten-free oats can be used to make the waffles gluten-free.
- Adjust sweetness by adding or omitting maple syrup or honey.
- Waffles can be frozen after cooling and reheated in a toaster or waffle iron.
- Using Greek yogurt as a topping boosts protein content even more.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
