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​​​​​​​​​​​​Cottage Cheese Waffles

Cottage Cheese Waffles: Crispy, Fluffy, and Protein-Packed

These Cottage Cheese Waffles are crispy on the outside, fluffy on the inside, and packed with protein for a nutritious breakfast.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Resting Time 3 minutes
Total Time 33 minutes
Servings: 4 waffles
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 210

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 1 cup Cottage Cheese May substitute with Greek yogurt
  • 2 large Eggs No substitutions suggested
  • 2 tablespoons Melted Butter Can be replaced with unsweetened applesauce
  • 2 tablespoons Honey Try sugar-free sweeteners for keto-friendly
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour Swap with almond flour or oat flour for alternatives
  • 1 tablespoon Baking Powder Ensure freshness for best results
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon Cinnamon Optional, based on preference
For Serving
  • 1/4 cup Maple Syrup
  • 1 cup Fresh Berries
  • 1 ripe Sliced Avocado
  • 2 large Fried Egg

Equipment

  • Waffle Iron
  • blender
  • Mixing bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Cottage Cheese Waffles
  1. Preheat the Waffle Iron according to the manufacturer's instructions, about 3-5 minutes.
  2. In a blender, combine the cottage cheese, eggs, melted butter, honey, and vanilla extract. Blend until smooth.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and optional cinnamon.
  4. Fold the cottage cheese mixture into the dry ingredients using a spatula. Mix gently until just combined and let rest for 2-3 minutes.
  5. Pour ½ to ¾ cup of batter onto the preheated waffle iron and cook for about 3-4 minutes.
  6. Carefully remove the waffles from the iron and serve immediately with your favorite toppings.

Nutrition

Serving: 1waffleCalories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 10gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 350mgPotassium: 180mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Experiment with flours and toppings to customize your Cottage Cheese Waffles for various diets.

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