Description
These homemade protein waffles are everything a busy morning needs, fluffy, golden, and packed with nourishing protein. Whether you’re fueling your workout or feeding your little ones something wholesome, this recipe brings the comfort of waffles with the boost of a balanced breakfast.
Ingredients
– 1 cup oat flour (or blended rolled oats)
– 1/2 cup cottage cheese (adds creaminess and protein)
– 1/4 cup vanilla or unflavored protein powder
– 2 large eggs
– 1/4 cup milk of choice (almond, oat, dairy)
– 1 tbsp maple syrup (optional for sweetness)
– 1/2 tsp baking powder
– 1/2 tsp cinnamon (optional)
– Pinch of salt
– Nonstick spray or a little butter for greasing the waffle iron
Instructions
1. Preheat your waffle iron and lightly grease it with nonstick spray or butter.
2. In a blender, combine oat flour, cottage cheese, eggs, protein powder, milk, maple syrup, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
3. Blend until smooth and pourable. Let the batter sit for 1–2 minutes to thicken slightly.
4. Pour enough batter into your waffle iron to cover the surface (don’t overfill).
5. Cook until the waffle is golden brown and cooked through (about 3–5 minutes, depending on your iron).
6. Gently remove the waffle and repeat with remaining batter.
7. Serve warm with banana slices, fresh berries, Greek yogurt, or nut butter.
Notes
These waffles freeze beautifully! Let them cool, then store in an airtight container or freezer bag. To reheat, just pop them in the toaster.
You can substitute cottage cheese with Greek yogurt or ricotta.
For a dairy-free version, use plant-based protein and coconut yogurt instead of cottage cheese.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 290 kcal
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 10g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Protein: 22g