Outrageous Cottage Cheese Waffles (15g Protein!)

Description:
Shockingly fluffy, moist, and filling waffles made with whole food ingredients like cottage cheese, eggs, and oats. Each waffle packs 15g of protein, making this a family-friendly, freezer-friendly recipe you’ll come back to again and again.

🛒 Ingredients

Dry Ingredients:

• 2 cups old-fashioned oats
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp fine sea salt

Wet Ingredients:

• 2 cups whole milk 4% cottage cheese*
• 6 large eggs
• 3 tbsp pure maple syrup
• 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
• Optional: 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries

🔪 Instructions

1. Heat waffle iron over medium heat.
2. Blend oats in a blender or Nutribullet until they become a fine powder.
3. Pour oat flour into a large mixing bowl. Whisk in baking powder, cinnamon, and sea salt.
4. Add cottage cheese, eggs, maple syrup, and vanilla to the blender. Blend until smooth and creamy. (You may need to do this in two batches.)
5. Pour wet mixture into the bowl with the dry ingredients. Stir gently with a wooden spoon just until combined.
6. If using blueberries:
     – Fresh: fold them into the batter.
     – Frozen: sprinkle directly onto batter after it’s poured onto waffle iron to prevent color bleeding.
7. Spray your hot waffle iron generously with cooking spray.
8. Pour 1/2 cup of batter into the center of the iron. Close and cook for 6 minutes or until golden brown and crisp.
9. Remove waffle and place on a wire rack to keep it crisp.
10. Repeat with remaining batter, spraying the waffle iron well between each waffle.
11. Serve warm with toppings like fruit, almond butter, butter, or maple syrup.

💡 Notes

• If using low-fat cottage cheese, add 1 tbsp melted butter or avocado oil to the batter for added richness.
• These waffles freeze well! Let them cool, then store in freezer bags. Reheat in the toaster for a quick breakfast.

❓ FAQ

Can I make these without a blender?
Yes, use oat flour instead of whole oats and mash cottage cheese as best you can. Texture will be more rustic.

Can I make pancakes with this batter?
Yes! Cook on a skillet over medium heat and flip when bubbles form.

Are these good for toddlers or babies?
Definitely. They’re soft, naturally sweetened, and great for baby-led weaning.

Can I use quick oats instead of old-fashioned oats?
Yes, but the texture may be a bit softer.

How do I store and reheat them?
Let them cool completely, freeze in bags, and reheat in a toaster or toaster oven.

Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 30 minutes
Yield: 7 large waffles Category: Breakfast Cuisine: American Diet: Gluten-Free

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