Description
These high-protein, low-calorie waffles are made with cottage cheese and oats, offering a nutritious and satisfying breakfast option. Perfect for a healthy start to your day
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1 cup egg whites (about 8 large egg whites)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup rolled oats (gluten-free if needed)
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional, for added flavor)
- 1 teaspoon baking powder (for fluffier waffles)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup (optional, for sweetness)
Instructions
- Preheat Waffle Iron: Preheat your waffle iron according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
- Blend Ingredients: In a blender or food processor, combine the cottage cheese, egg whites, eggs, rolled oats, cinnamon, vanilla extract, baking powder, salt, and honey (if using). Blend until smooth.
- Prepare Waffle Iron: Lightly grease the waffle iron with coconut oil or a non-stick cooking spray.
- Cook Waffles: Pour an appropriate amount of batter onto the preheated waffle iron. Close the lid and cook for 3-5 minutes, or until the waffles are golden brown and cooked through.
- Serve: Carefully remove the waffles and serve warm with your favorite toppings, such as fresh fruit, a drizzle of honey, or a sprinkle of nuts.
Notes
- You can use almond milk or any plant-based milk to make this recipe dairy-free.
- For extra sweetness, top the waffles with fresh fruit, or a drizzle of maple syrup or honey.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 waffle
- Calories: 123 kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 45mg