Description

These Cottage Cheese Waffles are a delightful twist on traditional waffles, featuring a creamy blend of cottage cheese for added protein and a tender texture. With a hint of vanilla and brown sugar, these waffles are perfect for a satisfying breakfast or brunch. Made with simple ingredients and cooked in a waffle iron to golden perfection, they offer a delicious balance of crispness and creaminess that’s sure to please the whole family.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

1 ⅓ cups all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon baking powder
2 tablespoons brown sugar

Wet Ingredients

3 large eggs
¼ cup canola oil (or preferred oil)
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1¼ cups small curd cottage cheese (2% milkfat recommended)
2-3 tablespoons milk (to thin batter as needed)

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Instructions

Combine dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, baking powder, and brown sugar until well combined.
Blend wet ingredients: In a blender, add the cottage cheese, eggs, vanilla extract, and oil. Blend on high speed until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
Mix batter: Pour the cottage cheese mixture into the bowl with dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Slowly add milk a couple tablespoons at a time, stirring only as needed to achieve a pourable batter consistency.
Preheat waffle iron: Heat the waffle iron according to the manufacturer’s instructions and grease it generously with oil or non-stick spray to prevent sticking.
Cook waffles: Pour just under ½ cup of batter into each waffle cavity. Cook the waffles for 3 to 5 minutes or until they reach your desired golden-brown level and crispness, adjusting cook time based on your waffle maker’s settings.
Serve and store: Carefully remove waffles from the iron and serve immediately with your favorite toppings. Store any leftovers in an airtight container for later enjoyment.

Notes

Using 2% milkfat small curd cottage cheese adds creaminess and moisture—feel free to experiment with other varieties for different textures.
Adjust the amount of milk to achieve the right batter consistency; it should be pourable but not too runny.
Pre-greasing the waffle iron is key to preventing sticking and ensuring easy removal of waffles.
These waffles freeze well; reheat them in a toaster or oven for best results.
Try topping with fresh fruit, syrup, or yogurt for added flavor and nutrition.