Description
These healthy protein waffles are quick and easy to make, combining eggs, cottage cheese, and oats for a nutritious breakfast. Ready in just 10 minutes, they are perfect for a wholesome start to your day, topped with fresh fruits, yogurt, or a drizzle of maple syrup.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 2 large eggs (substitute with flax eggs for vegan option)
- 1 cup cottage cheese (use ricotta cheese for a similar effect)
- 1 cup old fashioned oats (substitute with gluten-free oats for gluten-free option)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (replace with almond extract for different flavor)
- 1/2 tsp salt (use kosher salt or omit for sodium-free)
Toppings (optional)
- Fresh fruits (berries are especially delightful)
- Nut butter (almond or peanut butter work beautifully)
- Yogurt (choose Greek yogurt for extra protein)
- Maple syrup or honey (use sparingly for a lower sugar option)
Instructions
- Preheat Waffle Iron: Preheat the waffle iron to medium-high heat and lightly oil it to prevent sticking.
- Prepare Batter: Combine the large eggs, cottage cheese, old fashioned oats, vanilla extract, and salt in a blender. Blend until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Cook Waffles: Pour about ½ cup of the batter into the preheated waffle iron, close it, and cook for 4-5 minutes until the waffles turn golden brown and crispy.
- Serve: Serve the waffles immediately for the best texture, or allow them to cool and freeze for later use. Top with fresh fruits, yogurt, or maple syrup according to your preference.
Notes
- For a vegan option, substitute the eggs with flax eggs (1 tbsp flaxseed meal mixed with 3 tbsp water per egg).
- Use gluten-free oats if you need a gluten-free recipe.
- Ricotta cheese can be used instead of cottage cheese for a similar texture and flavor.
- If you prefer a different flavor, you can replace vanilla extract with almond extract.
- Adjust salt to taste or omit for a sodium-free version.
- Use toppings sparingly to keep the sugar content low.
