Cottage Cheese Waffles

Golden brown cottage cheese waffle topped with banana slices and blueberries on a plate.

5 from 3 votes

These cottage cheese waffles are light, fluffy and pack over 20 grams of protein per serving. They come together quickly and are perfect for breakfast, brunch or freezing for easy meal prep.

Prep Time10

Cook Time12

Total Time22

Course: Breakast

Cuisine: American

Diet: Vegetarian

Servings:

Author: Brittany Mullins

Equipment

blender

Ingredients

1 ½ cups all-purpose flour 210 grams
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon cinnamon
2 cups full-fat or low-fat cottage cheese
3 large eggs
¼ cup unsalted butter melted, or avocado oil
2 Tablespoons maple syrup
2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Instructions

Preheat your waffle iron to medium-high heat (or follow manufacturer instructions). I used a Belgian waffle maker. Lightly grease with cooking spray or melted butter if needed.
In a small bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder and cinnamon.
In a blender, add the cottage cheese, eggs, melted butter or oil, maple syrup and vanilla. Blend until smooth.
Pour the wet mixture into the bowl with the dry ingredients and stir just until combined. Don’t overmix! Let the batter sit for 2–3 minutes to thicken slightly.
Pour about ¾ cup of batter into the center of the waffle iron (amount may vary based on your waffle maker). Close and cook until waffles are golden brown and crisp, about 3–4 minutes, or until steam mostly subsides.
Remove waffles carefully and serve warm with maple syrup, berries, nut butter, or your favorite toppings.

Notes

Cottage cheese: Full-fat or low-fat both work, but avoid fat-free. I like Good Culture or Kalona SuperNatural. If your cottage cheese is very liquidy, drain off a little before measuring to prevent the waffles from turning out wet in the middle.
Waffle maker: I used ¾ cup batter in my bella flip waffle maker. Adjust the amount as needed for your machine.
Make ahead: Store in the fridge for up to 5 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months. Reheat in a toaster, toaster oven, or air fryer for the crispiest texture.

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