Crispy on the outside, soft and tender inside, and packed with protein — these High Protein Cottage Cheese Waffles turn a wholesome breakfast into something worth stacking high. Creamy cottage cheese, eggs, oats, and a touch of vanilla blend into a golden batter that cooks up fluffy and satisfying, ready for fresh berries, a dollop of Greek yogurt, and a drizzle of honey. Perfect for healthy breakfasts, weekend brunches, or meal prep that actually gets you excited to wake up.
Ingredients
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
- Butter or cooking spray, for the waffle iron
- Fresh strawberries and blueberries, to serve
- Greek yogurt, to serve
- Honey, to drizzle
- Chopped nuts or seeds, to serve (optional)
Instructions
- Blend the batter: Add the cottage cheese, eggs, oats, vanilla, honey, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt to a blender. Blend for 30-45 seconds until smooth and thick, scraping down the sides once. Let the batter rest for 5 minutes so the oats hydrate.
- Preheat the waffle iron: Heat your waffle iron to medium-high and lightly grease it with butter or cooking spray.
- Cook the waffles: Pour about 1/3 cup of batter per waffle into the center of the iron and close the lid. Cook for 3-4 minutes until deeply golden and crisp on the outside. Repeat with the remaining batter.
- Keep them crisp: Transfer finished waffles to a wire rack (not a plate) so steam escapes and the edges stay crunchy while you cook the rest.
- Stack and serve: Stack the waffles on a plate and top with fresh berries, a generous dollop of Greek yogurt, a drizzle of honey, and a sprinkle of chopped nuts or seeds if you like.
Pro tip: Do not open the waffle iron early — wait until the steam mostly stops before lifting the lid. That is the moment the outside turns golden and crisp while the inside stays soft and fluffy.
Estimated nutrition per serving: 350 kcal, 25g protein, 34g carbs, 13g fat.
